"Prof
Raja G Asghar (1931-2008)" Obituary
Prof Raja G Asghar
(1931-2008)
First Dean, Faculty of Health & Medical Sciences,
Hamdard University
Professor Raja G.Asghar expired on February 12, 2008
at the age of 77yrs at Karachi.
Prof Raja G Asghar had his early education at Karachi and did his
matriculation from Bombay University. He graduated from Dow Medical
College and then he went abroad where he did his DA and FRCS. Served
as Head of the Department of Surgery at Liaquat Medical College, Hyderabad/Jamshoro
and Dow Medical College, Karachi and then as First Dean, Faculty of
Health & Medical Sciences, Hamdard University while continuing
as Head of the Department of Surgery of Hamdard College of Medicine
& Dentistry. He remained President of Pakistan Medical Association
Hyderabad from 1980 to 1981 and worked diligently for the betterment
of the medical profession. As President Society of Surgeons Pakistan
from 1989 to 1991, he was very active in bringing the image of surgeons
to its optimum at national and international level. He was a beacon
of light for many of the surgeons around. People of Sindh and in particular
those of Hyderabad and Karachi will always remember his professional
services and his kind heartedness.
He was an eminent teacher and surgeon of his times who was always
kind to his students, courteous to his colleagues and respectful to
his elders. Those he trained are carrying his mission today as eminent
personalities in their respective fields. His alma mater will always
be proud of tall personalities like him. He will always be remembered
in the hearts and minds of us all.
May Allah bless his soul in heavens and bestow patience and endurance
to his wife, children, grandchildren and his so many friends! Amen!