ISLAMABAD: The Federal Government has appointed Dr. Syed Ali Farhan Razi as President of the Pakistan Nursing and Midwifery Council (PNMC) with immediate effect.
According to a notification issued by the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination on September 11, 2026, Dr. Razi, a member of the Pakistan Nursing and Midwifery Council, has been appointed President of the Council in exercise of powers conferred under Section 11(1) of the Pakistan Nursing and Midwifery Council Act, 2026.
The notification states that Dr. Razi will hold office in accordance with the provisions of the Pakistan Nursing and Midwifery Council Act, 2026.
Dr. Razi was already serving as Vice President of the PNMC. He had been elected to the position during a meeting of the Council held at the Ministry of National Health Services in March 2026.
A dental surgeon and healthcare administrator, Dr. Syed Ali Farhan Razi has extensive experience in healthcare management, medical and dental education, institutional governance and regulatory affairs.
He serves as Vice Chairman of Liaquat College of Medicine & Dentistry (LCMD) and Darul Sehat Hospital in Karachi. He is also associated with LCMD as a founder trustee and has played a leadership role in the development and management of the medical education institution and its affiliated healthcare facilities.
His professional profile also includes experience with healthcare regulatory and policy bodies. He has previously served in roles associated with the Pakistan Medical & Dental Council (PM&DC), including chairing its Anti-Quackery Committee, and has also served as Chairman of the Federal Health Task Force.
Dr. Razi has remained involved in initiatives relating to medical and dental education, healthcare delivery, institutional development and professional collaboration.
His appointment comes at a time when the federal government has placed renewed emphasis on reforming Pakistan's nursing sector, strengthening professional standards and governance, and addressing the country's significant shortage of trained nurses.
Earlier this year, Federal Health Minister Syed Mustafa Kamal had highlighted a shortage of nearly 900,000 nurses in Pakistan and stressed the need to strengthen the nursing regulatory framework, improve the quality of nursing institutions and develop a skilled workforce capable of meeting both domestic and international demand.
The PNMC is the statutory regulatory body responsible for regulating nursing and midwifery education, registration and professional standards in Pakistan.
