On the call of PIMA President Prof. Atif Hafeez Siddiqui, the first in the series of nationwide solidarity seminars was held on 19th September 2025 at PIMA House, Karachi, in support of the Global Sumud Flotilla and the people of Gaza.
The seminar was presided over by Prof. Atif Hafeez Siddiqui (PIMA Central President), with Prof. Muhammad Iqbal Khan (President, FIMA) as the chief guest.
A large number of health professionals, civil society members, and representatives of major health associations participated, including:
Dr. Ismail Memon (Vice President, PMA)
Prof. Akram Sultan (Coordinator, Pakistan Cardiac Society)
Dr. Tauseef Ahmed (Pakistan Dental Association)
Prof. Abdullah Muttaqi (Society of Surgeons)
Dr. Shahid Akhtar (Primary Care Diabetes Association)
Prof. Muhammad Azeemuddin (Interventional Radiology Society Pakistan)
Prof. Sohail Akhtar (Vice President, Pakistan Chest Society)
Prof. Muhammad Iqbal Afridi (Former President, Pakistan Psychiatric Association)
Dr. Waris Ali (President, YDA Sindh)
Muhammad Hanif (Pakistan Society of Radiographers & Radiological Technology)
Speakers highlighted that, according to the United Nations, the situation in Gaza remains among the worst humanitarian crises in the world. In this context, the Global Sumud Flotilla, an international convoy of human rights organizations, activists, medical professionals, and social leaders, has set sail to break the siege of Gaza and deliver humanitarian aid. The flotilla carries medical supplies, food, and medicines, symbolizing that the people of Gaza are not alone.
The Global Sumud Flotilla reflects how the world is increasingly recognizing Israel’s brutal nature. At the Karachi seminar, Pakistani health workers expressed their complete support for this initiative and urged the international community to take immediate steps to end the blockade, ensure humanitarian assistance, and protect the rights of the Palestinian people.
The program concluded with prayers for the safety of the flotilla participants and the success of their mission.
