CONGRATULATION: DR RASHID AHMED MD (Tamgha-i-Imtiaz)

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Dear Readers

23^rd March 2017 will be considered as a memorable day by radiology fraternity of Pakistan for getting a true recognition from the office of President Islamic Republic of Pakistan. On this auspicious day Dr Rashid Ahmed, a renowned radiologist and patron- in-chief of Pakistan Journal of Radiology has been awarded Tahgha-i-Imtiaz by Honorable President Mr Mamnoon H Siddiqui.

Dr Rashid Ahmed, being the most eminent radiologist has numerous achievements to his credit. His professional career spans over more than four decades. He started his career as Associate Professor, Aga Khan University Hospital. In 1989 he proceeded to USA to hone his skills in the cutting edge technology of MRI. On return, he was appointed Chairman Radiology and Imaging Department, Liaquat National Hospital (LNH) Karachi. In 1992, Dr Ahmed established Advanced Radiology Clinic (ARC) where he is serving people indefatigably and without discrimination. Dr Rashid Ahmed is the pioneer of vascular interventional radiology (VIR), CT and MRI in Pakistan.  He is also a seasoned educationist and associated with College of Physician and Surgeon Pakistan (CPSP). He has also imparted training to countless students and has humongous contribution in the development of medical infrastructure and radiology training facilities like LNH, ARC, etc. He is also the patron-in-chief of Pakistan Journal of Radiology (www.pakjr.com) and has numerous publications to his credit.

In recognition of his outstanding services in the field of Radiology, the president of Islamic Republic of Pakistan has been pleased to confer on Dr Rashid Ahmed, the award of Tamgha-i-Imtiaz.

On behalf of Editorial Team of PJR, its valued readers and whole radiology community of Pakistan, we sincerely congratulate Dr Rashid Ahmed and his beloveds for this memorable and prestigious achievement. May Almighty bless him with more such achievements and health in future (aameen summa aameen).

                                                          Maseeh uz Zaman MD, FRCP (Ed)

                                                          Editor PJR.