PPS President Office Updates 2025-2026

PPS President Office

Pakistan Psychiatric Society | Updates 2025 – 2026

Dear and honorable colleagues,

The following are the objectives and goals we have achieved in the period of January 2025 – January 2026 under the current cabinet.

Key Achievements

01 Constitutional amendments implemented based on the PPS Constitution committee recommendations.
02 Major Milestone: Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences included as compulsory MBBS subjects by PMDC.
03 Renewal of PPS registration under NGO rules with Baluchistan authorities.
04 Successfully defended/deferred the Pakistan Psychology Bill four times.
05 Account modernization: Successfully updated signatories to the new GS and Finance Secretary.
06 Finalized 14 PPS Councils to work independently and report to the Cabinet.
07 Launched fortnightly teaching Zoom meetings for TMOs.
08 JPPS Journal now PMDC and HEC recognized with dedicated publication funds.
09 Successful organization of the National Conference in Karachi.
10 Workshops and symposia for GPs conducted across all four provinces.
11 Established MOU with American Pakistani psychiatrists (PAPANA).
12 WPA membership renewal and MOU for future thematic conferences.
13 International presence at BPPA meetings (UK) and local chapters.
14 SAARC Psychiatry conference hosting rights secured for Pakistan next year.
15 AFPA Advisorship bestowed upon the Pakistan Psychiatric Association.
16 Medical camps established in Bajaur for IDPs by young psychiatry colleagues.
17 Organized three camps in Buner with free medicines worth millions.
18 Psychotropic medicine donations for flood victims in Buner and Punjab.
19 Advocacy for Mental Hospitals in KPK: High-level meetings for patient rights and psychiatrist staffing.
20 Nationwide training workshops conducted specifically for Family Physicians.
21 Country-wide awareness seminars focusing on Suicide Prevention.
22 Psychological First Aid (PFA) workshops conducted at Buner Peer Baba.
23 6-month Mental Health Rehabilitation program for PTSD patients in Buner.
24 Punjab Services: Psychiatry included in NCDs; first ED of PIMH appointed from Psychiatry faculty.
25 Successful local and international celebrations of World Mental Health Day.
26 First Child Psychon held at KEMU Lahore; strong national representation.
27 Fountain House Lahore session with international delegates and patient donations.
28 Historical Landmark: First CPSP Examination of second Fellowship in Child Psychiatry.

Shortcomings & Future Focus

  • Pending audit report of the last Psychiatry conference at Islamabad.
  • Commencement of work on the PPS headquarters in Islamabad.
  • Logistical delays in shifting JPPS to Quetta due to unpredictable issues.

Regards,

Prof Wajid Ali Akhunzada

PPS President

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Condolence Message

On the Murder of Dr. Mehwish in Kohat

We are deeply shocked and saddened by the brutal murder of Dr. Mehwish in Kohat. Our hearts go out to her family, friends, and colleagues. This heinous act of violence is a tragic reminder of the dangers faced by healthcare professionals in our country.

Dr. Mehwish was a dedicated and passionate healthcare professional who served her community with compassion and commitment. Her untimely death is a loss not only to her family but to the entire medical fraternity.

The Pakistan Psychiatric Society urges authorities to take concrete steps to ensure the safety of healthcare professionals.

"Let's honor Dr. Mehwish's memory by working towards a better future for our healthcare heroes."
Pakistan Psychiatric Society