Gravely concerned about the future of cardiology in a nascent country, Dr. Ali Muhammad Kasim returned to Pakistan with a will to help those in need. He joined Jinnah Central Hospital (JCH) in 1948 after serving in the Second World War in British India and acquiring his postgraduate training from the UK and the USA.

With his exceptional vision for growth, Dr. Kasim helped to elevate JCH to Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC) and established the library at Dow Medical College. In 1963, after successful endeavors to collect funding from foreign organizations and personal contacts, Dr. Kasim achieved the first step towards his dream when the foundation stone of National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD) was laid by former President Field Marshall Ayub Khan.

Unfortunately, Dr. Kasim did not live to see the eventual outcome of the seeds he had sown as he died in 1964. He was however, posthumously made the first Executive Director of NICVD (1963-1964) and awarded the Sitara-e-Khidmat for his tireless efforts for his country.

• Interventional Cardiology: Performing procedures such as angioplasty and stenting to treat heart conditions.

• Cardiac Surgery: Conducting open-heart surgeries, including bypass and valve replacement.

• Electrophysiology: Managing heart rhythm disorders through advanced diagnostic and therapeutic techniques.

• Pediatric Cardiology and Surgery: Providing specialized care for congenital and acquired heart diseases in children.

• Emergency Cardiac Care: Offering 24/7 services for acute cardiac events through a network of chest pain units and emergency departments.

We aim to be the premier hospital in Pakistan for the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of patients with cardiovascular diseases regardless of their socioeconomic status. Through our mission to deliver excellent patient care and commitment to training, research and development in cardiology, we strive to be the hospital of choice for both cardiovascular disease patients and medical professionals.

NICVD has received numerous accolades for its contributions to cardiac healthcare:

• Clinical Service Initiative Award: Recognized for its extensive network of satellite centers and chest pain units, providing free and accessible cardiac care across Sindh.

• Accreditation by the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (CPSP): Acknowledged for maintaining high standards in medical education and training.