Celebrations
For The Year 2025
World Environment Day Celebration
The Section of Chemical Pathology at Aga Khan University came together to celebrate World Environment Day with renewed commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility.
From green initiatives to awareness activities, the team highlighted the vital role laboratories can play in protecting our planet — one step at a time. Let's continue to work towards a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable future for all. View Gallery
Farewell of Dean Dr Adil Haider
With Gratitude and Best Wishes!
Highlights from the Medical College Dean, Dr Adil Haider's Farewell shared with the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine today— a heartfelt gathering filled with warm wishes, reflections, and appreciation.
Wishing the Dean all the best in the next chapter! View Gallery
Mother's Day
This Mother's Day, we celebrate the quiet strength, precision, and compassion of our Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Faculty & Staff — many of whom balance their professional excellence with their nurturing roles at home and in their personal life.
Just like mothers, they work behind the scenes — unseen by many, but essential to all. Thank you for the tireless care you bring to every test, every diagnosis, and every life you touch.
Happy Mother's Day to all the incredible caregivers in and outside the lab! See More
Eid Celebrations 2025
The sections of the Department of Laboratory and Medicine came together to joyfully celebrate Eid ul-Fitr, sharing festive moments and camaraderie with their colleagues. View Gallery
Academic Appreciation Event
The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine organized an Academic Appreciation event on January 3, 2025, to acknowledge the achievements from the Academic Year 2024. The purpose of this event was to recognize the dedication and accomplishments of our faculty who always strive to raise the academic standards, residents who are future leaders of our department and staff whose teamwork ensures smooth operations of the department. Here are the glimpses from this successful event. View Gallery
For The Year 2024
Independence Day Celebration
The Section of Histopathology, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine celebrated Independence Day with the faculty members and staff. Read More
Farewell of Dr Lena Jafri
The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine bid farewell to Dr Lena Jafri, Associate Professor and Section Head Chemical Pathology on June 25, 2024. Read More
Nairobi Team Visit
The Nairobi team from the Department of Pathology visited AKU's Pathology and Laboratory Medicine department in Karachi from June 5 to June 15, 2024, as part of an exchange program. Read More
Glimpses of 2023
The Department of Pathology and Laborator y Medicine has released its inaugural overview of the previous year titled "Glimpses of 2023". Read More
Women's Day Celebration
The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine celebrated the women's day on March 8, 2024 and appreciated all the women on their hard work. View More
Residents Appreciation Event
Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine bid farewell to graduated residents and welcome new residents joining from the year 2024. View More
For The Year 2023
Green Lab Initiative
The Section of Chemical Pathology, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine initiated the Green Lab sustainable practices . Read More
Farewell to Dr Arsalan Ahmed
Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine bid farewell to the Faculty Member and Section Head of Histopathology, Dr Arsalan Ahmed on December 14, 2023. View More
Haematology Technologists' Promotion Party
The Haematology and Transfusion Medicine Section of the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine hosted a promotion celebration for the technologists. Faculty members and staff of the Haematology Section joined a lunch gathering to honor and celebrate their achievements. View More
Allied Health Day
The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Section of Microbiology celebrated the Allied Health Day with their staff on October 11, 2023. View More
Farewell to Mr Sohail Baloch
Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine bid farewell to the Director Laboratory, Mr Sohail Baloch on September 20, 2023. View More
Welcome party for new staff of Hematology
Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine , section of Haematology and Transfusion Medicine organized a welcome party for their newly hired technologists on June 09, 2023. View More
Farewell to Dr Zubair Ahmed
Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine bid farewell to the senior most faculty Dr Zubair Ahmed (section of Histopathology) on June 8, 2023. View More
Global Medical Laboratory Professional Week
The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine celebrated Global Medical Laboratory Professionals Week 2023, with each of the five sections recognizing the achievements of their professionals. View More
Appointment of Section Head-Haematology and Transfusion Medicine
The Haematology Section celebrated Dr. Muhammad Shariq Shaikh’s appointment as Section Head of Haematology and Transfusion Medicine. View More
Launch of Newborn Screening Program for Selected Inherited Metabolic Disorders
In line with World Rare Disease Day 2023, the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine organized an event 'Launch of Newborn Screening Program for Selected Inherited Metabolic Disorders' on the February 23, 2023 in AKU Auditorium.
In addition to scientific talks by eminent faculty members, the event highlight was the 'giant canvas', the participants dipped their hands in paint and made hand-prints on it to show their support for rare diseases. View More
Site Investigation Visit (SIV) Training of Study Staff - (PLAT-CO V) Grant
Grant: Finding treatments for COVID-l9: A phase 2 multi-center adaptive platform trial to assess antiviral pharmacodynamics in early symptomatic COVID-l9 (PLAT-COV)
Event: Site investigation visit (SIV) training of study staff
Participants: visitors from oxford university and study team, investigators . View More
10 years Appreciation of Pathology Staff
The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine honored employees who completed 10 years of service at Aga Khan University during the Departmental Faculty Meeting on February 15, 2023. View More
Farewell of Raees Ahmed - Charge Technologist
Haematology section hosted a farewell of Mr Raees Ahmed, charge technologist on January 29, 2023. View More
Fragility Fracture Event launch
Fragility Fracture Network-Pakistan (FFN-PAK) event launch was held on January 20, 2023 at Executive Dining hall. View More
Residents Appreciation Event
Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine bid farewell to graduated residents and welcome new residents joining from the year 2023. View More
New Year Celebrations
For The Year 2022
Allied Health Professions Day
Allied Health Professions Day was celebrated all over Pakistan on October 14, 2022 with the collaboration of Pathology communication team. Picture Gallery
Appreciation of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine communication committee
Communication committee of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine was appreciated for their efforts on developing the departmental website. Picture Gallery
Dr Mohammad Khurshid-Distinguished University Professor
Dr. Mohammad Khurshid’s Distinguished Professorship was celebrated at the Department Faculty Meeting on August 17, 2022. Take a look at the highlights! Picture Gallery
Independence Day Celebration
The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine came together to celebrate Pakistan’s 75th Independence Day. Take a look at the highlights of our celebration!Picture Gallery
Microbiology staff appreciation
Appreciation of successful CAP audit
At the departmental meeting, a token of appreciation was presented to the President of Aga Khan University, Dr. Sulaiman Shahabuddin, for his guidance during the audit, and section heads and laboratory representatives were appreciated for their dedicated efforts by the Acting Chair, Dr. Rumina Hasan. Picture Gallery
Farewell of Dr. Sabeeh Uddin Siddique
Dr. Sabeeh Uddin Siddique bid farewell to AKU in June 2022 to pursue another opportunity. After completing his residency, he served in the Histopathology section, and the department marked his departure with a farewell gathering and shared memories. Picture Gallery
CAP accreditation celebrations
Sections of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, after providing their full support in the process, celebrated post CAP accreditation with their staff and colleagues. Picture Gallery
Breakfast treat from the Chair to administrative and research staff
Dr. Erum Khan, Chair of the department arranged a breakfast for administrative and research staff to appreciate their hard work. Picture Gallery
Eid Ul Fitr celebration by the Chair's office and sections
Laboratory professionals worked 24/7 at the campus during Eid holidays. Picture Gallery
