Renowned psychiatrist Prof Syed Haroon Ahmed passes away in Karachi at 92

Pakistan’s renowned psychiatrist, Professor Syed Haroon Ahmed, passed away in Karachi on Thursday at the age of 92.

Professor Haroon was a pioneer in establishing mental health assistance in the country and actively participated in social and political movements. He was also known for his advocacy for human rights, minority rights, and secularism. His contributions to medicine spanned nearly six decades.

His funeral prayer will be held after Jumu'ah prayers on Friday, April 4, at Masjid Abu Bakr Siddiq, Bilawal Chorangi.

He will be laid to rest at Korangi No. 1.5 Graveyard, Chakra Goth, Korangi Creek, across Creek General Hospital.

A prayer gathering (Dua) will be held on Saturday, April 5, at F-2/B, Block 4, Clifton, Karachi, between 4pm and 5:30pm.

Professor Haroon is survived by his wife, two sons, and a daughter.