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Portal Hypertension and Complications of Cirrhosis

PORTAL HYPERTENSION AND COMPLICATIONS OF CIRRHOSIS

Portal Hypertension and Complications of Cirrhosis

TRANSLATING EVIDENCE INTO ACTIONABLE PATIENT CARE

Joint Symposium on:
Saturday, June 13, 2026
Time: 9:20 AM to 2:00 PM
Venue: La’ Taska Restaurant & Banquet Hall,
Model Town A, Bahawalpur

Organized by:
CHIEF ORGANIZER: Prof Dr Qazi Masroor Ali
FOCAL PERSON: Dr Raheel Khan
CO-ORDINATOR: Dr Fahad Qaiser

Contact Information:
Cell: 0300-7803638 / 0333-6361215
Email: info@pssld.com.pk

SUMMERY

In collaboration with the Asian Institute of Medical Sciences (AIMS) and the Pakistan Society for the Study of Liver Diseases (PSSLD), a Single Topic Symposium on Decompensated Cirrhosis and Hepatocellular Carcinoma was held at the Indus Hotel, Hyderabad.

The event brought together leading experts to raise awareness on hepatitis and share the latest advances in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of liver disease in Pakistan.

Speaker included: Prof. Wasim Jafri, Prof. Sadik Memon, Dr. Nasir Luck, Dr. Saadat Ali, Dr. Asif Usmani, Dr. Zeeshan Hyder and Dr. Syed Farhan Ali

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Single Topic Symposium – 2025

Single Topic Symposium – 2025

Single Topic Symposium On Decompensated
Cirrhosis and HCC – 2025

Indus Hotel, Hyderabad
Saturday, September 30th, 2025

Patron in Chief: Dr. Wasim Jafri
Speakers: Prof. Sadik Memon, Dr. Nasir Luck, Dr. Saadat Ali, Dr. Asif Usmani, Dr. Zeeshan Hyder and Dr. Syed Farhan Ali

SUMMERY

In collaboration with the Asian Institute of Medical Sciences (AIMS) and the Pakistan Society for the Study of Liver Diseases (PSSLD), a Single Topic Symposium on Decompensated Cirrhosis and Hepatocellular Carcinoma was held at the Indus Hotel, Hyderabad.

The event brought together leading experts to raise awareness on hepatitis and share the latest advances in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of liver disease in Pakistan.

Speaker included: Prof. Wasim Jafri, Prof. Sadik Memon, Dr. Nasir Luck, Dr. Saadat Ali, Dr. Asif Usmani, Dr. Zeeshan Hyder and Dr. Syed Farhan Ali

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PSSLD Youth Forum – 2025

PSSLD Youth Forum - 2025

PSSLD Youth Forum Meeting

Zoom Meeting
Thursday, April 17th, 2025 (3 PM – 4 PM)

Speaker: Dr. Affan Qaiser
Assistant Professor (Famous Medical and Social Influencer)
Consultant Gastroenterologist, General & Transplant Hepatologist
HOD GI/LIVER, SITH
CEO, ADVANCED GI & LIVER TOWER, MULTAN


Moderator: Dr. Mian Shah Yousaf
Panelists:
Dr. Farhana Kayani
Dr. Umair Shafqat
Dr. Asma Bandhani
Dr. Ali Qadeer

Join Zoom Meeting:
Meeting ID: 708 656 8237
Passcode: 4ShFL7

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PSSLD Spring Symposium 2025

PSSLD Spring Symposium 2025

Liver Diseases in Pregnancy
Challenges & Advances

University Medical and Dental College, Faisalabad
Saturday, April26th, 2025 (9 AM – 2 PM)

Patron in Chief: Dr. Wasim Jafri
Chairmain Organizing Committee: Dr. Shahid Rasool

Highlights:

  • Global impact of Liver diseases during pregnancy
  • CHB & CHC in pregnancy: Simplified diagnosis to treatment
  • Liver diseases in Pregnancy: From conception to delivery
  • Workshops with case discussions
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SUMMERY

PSSLD successfully organized the Spring Symposium on “Liver Diseases in Pregnancy: Challenges & Advances” on Saturday, 26th April 2025, at the University Medical and Dental College, Faisalabad. The event continued from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM and brought together leading experts to discuss the complex interplay between liver diseases and pregnancy. The symposium opened with the Recitation of the Holy Quran and National Anthem, followed by a Welcome and Introduction by Prof. Shahid Rasool.

Session I

Session I, chaired by Prof. Sadia Khan, Prof. Zahid Yaseen Hashmi, Dr. Mohammad Salih, Prof. Mubushra Naz, and Prof. Akmal Sharif, covered a series of significant presentations. Experts including Prof. Rubina Ali, Prof. Noreen Bilal, Dr. Hajira Ghairat, Prof. Saeed Hamid, and Prof. Wasim Jafri shared insights on topics ranging from the global impact of liver diseases during pregnancy to updated recommendations on obstetric cholestasis, acute viral hepatitis, and chronic hepatitis B management in pregnant women. This session concluded with an interactive Q&A session, allowing participants to engage directly with the speakers before breaking for tea.

Session II

Session II, chaired by another distinguished panel of professionals including Prof. Saeed Hamid and Prof. Humaira Zafar, focused on workshop-based case discussions. Dr. Qazi Masroor, Dr. Mohammad Salih, and Prof. Shahid Rasool facilitated three detailed case studies, addressing real-world challenges and the latest advances in diagnosing and managing liver diseases in pregnant patients. Dr. Umair Shafqat, fostering practical learning and critical discussion among attendees, expertly moderated the session.

The symposium wrapped up with concluding remarks by Dr. Mohammad Salih, a vote of thanks by Prof. Akram Malik, and a shield distribution ceremony, recognizing the contributions of key facilitators and organizers, led by Prof. Amir Ali Ch., Prof. Akram Malik, and Prof. Zahid Yaseen Hashmi. Overall, the event was a highly informative and interactive platform, providing participants with updated knowledge and practical strategies for handling liver diseases during pregnancy, and reinforcing PSSLD’s commitment to advancing liver health education in Pakistan.

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APASL STC Pakistan 2025

APASL STC Pakistan 2025

MAFLD and Metabolic Complications:
Applying Multidisciplinary Solutions

Movenpick Hotel, Karachi, Pakitan
Friday – Sunday, 5th – 7th December, 2025

Patron in Chief: Dr. Wasim Jafri
President STC & Chair Organizing Committee:
Dr. Amna Subhan Butt
Co-Chair Organizing Committee: Dr. Mohammad Salih
Chair Scientific Committee: Dr. Saeed Hamid

Join the Global Hepatology Experts at Upcoming APASL STC Pakistan 2025 to Shape the future of liver care.

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Collaboration with Department

PSSLD Hepatology Updates

PSSLD Hepatology Updates in Collaboration with Department of Medicine

Ghulam Muhammad Mahar Medical College Sukkur
Saturday, 5th October, 2024
IBA University Sukkur

Patron in Chief: Prof. Wasim Jafri
Principal: Prof. Dr. Altaf Ahmed Sheikh (GMMMC)
Chairman Organizing Committee: Prof. Dr. Saleh Muhammad Channa
Chairman Scientific Committee: Prof. Dr. Iftikhar Ali Shah

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Topic Presenter
Hepatitis in Balochistan (10:30 AM – 12:00 PM)
Chair: Prof. Dr. Sherbath Khan Mendokhail, Dr. Muhammad Naseer Khan, Dr. Muhammad Usman Tareen, Prof. Dr. Liaquat Agha
Moderator: Dr. Muhammad Yasir
Epidemiology of hepatitis in Balochistan
Dr. Sadiq Achakzai
HCV: Screening and simplified treatment approach
Dr. Akhter Shah
Diagnosis, evaluation and management of ascites
Dr. Mian Shah Yousaf
Hepatopulomonary syndrome and Porto pulmonary hypertension, an overview pulmonology
Prof. Dr. Shareen Khan
Acute kidney Injury in cirrhosis and its approach
Dr. Mohkemuddin
HBV/HDV management in Context of new guidelines
Prof. Dr. Saeed Hamid
Tea Break (15 minutes)
Liver disease concerning special groups/Needs
Chair: Prof. Dr. Aziz Ur Rehman, Dr. Ameen Bakhsh, Dr. Daud Ghilzai, Dr. Zaib Un Nisa, Dr. Hussain Baloch
Moderator: Dr. Inayatullah Kakar
Time: 12:15 PM – 1:30 PM
Nutrition and sarcopenia in chronic liver disease
Dr. Farhana Kayani
Abnormal LFT and pregnancy: When to consult?
Dr. Muhammad Kamran
Current therapeutic landscape in MASLD with obesity: A hepatologist’s approach
Dr. Amna Subhan Butt
Evolving strategies in liver transplantation and HCC
Prof. Dr. Muhammad Salih
Treatment of Cholelithiasis / choledocholithiasis: (Medical versus surgical approach)
Dr. Abdullah Khan (Surgeon)
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PSSLD Hepatology Updates

PSSLD Hepatology Updates

Quetta Balochistan

(one-Day Symposium)
24th August, 2024

Patron in Chief: Prof. Wasim Jafri
President: Prof. Muhammad Salih
Chairman Organizing Team: Ass. Prof. Dr. Sadiq Achakzai
Chairperson Scientific Team: Dr. Farhana Kayani

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Topic Presenter
Hepatitis in Balochistan (10:30 AM – 12:00 PM)
Chair: Prof. Dr. Sherbath Khan Mendokhail, Dr. Muhammad Naseer Khan, Dr. Muhammad Usman Tareen, Prof. Dr. Liaquat Agha
Moderator: Dr. Muhammad Yasir
Epidemiology of hepatitis in Balochistan
Dr. Sadiq Achakzai
HCV: Screening and simplified treatment approach
Dr. Akhter Shah
Diagnosis, evaluation and management of ascites
Dr. Mian Shah Yousaf
Hepatopulomonary syndrome and Porto pulmonary hypertension, an overview pulmonology
Prof. Dr. Shareen Khan
Acute kidney Injury in cirrhosis and its approach
Dr. Mohkemuddin
HBV/HDV management in Context of new guidelines
Prof. Dr. Saeed Hamid
Tea Break (15 minutes)
Liver disease concerning special groups/Needs
Chair: Prof. Dr. Aziz Ur Rehman, Dr. Ameen Bakhsh, Dr. Daud Ghilzai, Dr. Zaib Un Nisa, Dr. Hussain Baloch
Moderator: Dr. Inayatullah Kakar
Time: 12:15 PM – 1:30 PM
Nutrition and sarcopenia in chronic liver disease
Dr. Farhana Kayani
Abnormal LFT and pregnancy: When to consult?
Dr. Muhammad Kamran
Current therapeutic landscape in MASLD with obesity: A hepatologist’s approach
Dr. Amna Subhan Butt
Evolving strategies in liver transplantation and HCC
Prof. Dr. Muhammad Salih
Treatment of Cholelithiasis / choledocholithiasis: (Medical versus surgical approach)
Dr. Abdullah Khan (Surgeon)
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Career Counselling Session

PSSLD Youth Forum

Career Counselling Session

“Should I go abroad (UK) for a career? A mission impossible“
23rd of August, 2024. Friday, 3 PM – 4 PM.

Invited speakers

Dr. Sheikh Anwar
Associate Specialist in Gastroenterology
Queen’s Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham UK

Dr. Shehzad Amir
Consultant Hematologist and Lead of HCC-IR
Portsmouth Hospitals University Trust, Portsmouth UK

Moderator :

Mian Shah Yousaf
Assistant Professor and Head Of Department
Prime Teaching Hospital, Peshawar

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Mid Summer Updates in Hepatology

Mid Summer
Updates in Hepatology

Scientific Program

3rd of August, 2024

President PSSLD

Dr. Muhammad Salih

Chair Organizing Committee

Prof. Bakht Bilad

Chair and Co-Chair Scientifi Committee

Dr. Mian Shah Yousaf
Dr. Faisal Ikram

Department of Gastroenterology, SGTH/DME SMC, Swat

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Transplant Hepatology

Transplant Hepatology

Professional learning session

“Transplant hepatology fellowship experience and scope ( National /international ) “
24 of May Friday 3-4 pm.

Invited speakers

Dr Kailash Makhejani
MBBS. MD, FCPS ( Pak) ,Transplant hepatology fellowship( UofT Canada) Associate Staff Physician , Digestive Disease Institute at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi.

Dr Muhammad Asif Baig
MBBS , FCPS (Pak ) , Transplant hepatology fellowship ( Shifa Hospital , Islamabad , Pakistan )
Specialist at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi

Moderator :

Dr Adil Hassan Chang
Consultant Gastroenterologist
Gastro Department,
Liaquat University Hospital (LUH), Hyderabad

Transplant hepatology fellowship experience and scope ( National /international )

  • To encourage the participation of young Gastroenterologists and Hepatologists in various PSSLD activities
  • To guide the society in responding to their educational and professional needs
  • To facilitate networking within the PSSLD by connecting trainees and young faculty in the field of hepatology with peers and senior members to enable them to exchange thoughts, establish research collaborations, and participate in educational programs
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