"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!