KARACHI: Professor Shahid Rasul, Executive Director of the Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC), has passed away at the age of 59, leaving a deep void in Pakistan’s medical and academic community. His sudden death has been met with immense grief from colleagues, healthcare professionals, and students across the country.
According to a hospital spokesperson, Professor Rasul suffered a sudden heart attack on Friday morning and was rushed to Renji Hospital for urgent medical intervention. Despite immediate and intensive efforts by the medical team, he could not be revived.
His untimely death has left colleagues, students, and hospital staff deeply saddened, as they remember a leader whose life was defined by service, compassion, and unwavering commitment to public health.
Throughout his distinguished career, Prof. Rasul dedicated himself to strengthening medical education, improving patient care, and elevating JPMC’s role as one of the country’s most trusted public-sector hospitals. Under his stewardship, the institution undertook meaningful initiatives to enhance healthcare delivery, streamline operations, and expand treatment facilities—efforts that continue to benefit thousands of patients daily.
Colleagues recall him as a mentor who generously guided young doctors and encouraged professional growth across all tiers of hospital staff. His leadership style—marked by humility, discipline, and a deep sense of responsibility—earned him widespread respect within the medical fraternity.
Medical associations and public health officials from across Pakistan have extended heartfelt condolences to his family, describing Prof. Rasul as a visionary administrator whose contributions have left a lasting imprint on Karachi’s healthcare landscape and the nation at large.
To honor his decades of service, JPMC has announced that memorial arrangements and tribute events will soon be organized, allowing colleagues and the wider medical community to celebrate his remarkable life and legacy. Prof. Shahid Rasul’s passing leaves an irreplaceable void, but his work and impact will continue to inspire generations of healthcare professionals.
