About 13th Biennial Conference of PACVTS

Let's step into the future of cardiovascular and thoracic care at the 13th Biennial Conference of the Pakistan Association of Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgeons (PACVTS), a landmark gathering where surgical excellence, scientific innovation, and global collaboration converge. This flagship event sets the stage for transformative dialogue and cutting-edge learning, proudly hosted by National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases at Pearl Continental Hotel, Karachi, from December 5–7, 2025 .

This mega scientific event will feature a distinguished lineup of international faculty, including renowned cardiac, thoracic, and pediatric cardiovascular surgeons, alongside Pakistan’s most respected and accomplished surgical leaders who are shaping the future of cardiothoracic and vascular care across the region. As we enter the AI-driven medicine era, this 2025 edition aims to bridge clinical expertise with digital innovation.

Over three dynamic days, the conference will present a rich and diverse scientific programme encompassing advanced surgical techniques, breakthrough technologies, and multidisciplinary strategies. Attendees will benefit from high-impact keynote sessions, live demonstrations, interactive panels, and hands-on workshops — all tailored to advance clinical excellence, innovation, and academic growth.

Join us in Karachi for an unforgettable experience where global perspectives meet national expertise and where the future of cardiovascular and thoracic surgery is redefined through intelligence, innovation, and collaboration.

Organizing Committee

Welcome Messages from Our Esteemed
Organizing Committee 13th PACVTS Karachi - 2025

Join us in Karachi for the 13th PACVTS! Hear warm welcome messages from our distinguished organizing committee
as they invite delegates from around the world to this landmark conference.

Faculty 13 PACVTS

Asif Raza Shah

Newcastle, UK

Ergun Demirsoy

Istanbul, Turkey

Ibrahim S. Sultan

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Anum Saeed

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Takahiro Oto

Doha, Qatar

Rashid Mazhar

Doha, Qatar

Munir Boodhwani

Canada

Erum Ashraf

Swansea University, UK

Rozmeen Shivji

RUSH College of Nursing, Chicago, USA

Saeed Ashraf

Swansea University, UK

Fayyaz Hashmi

Maryland, USA

Muhammad Aftab

Colorado, USA

Saif Rehman

St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, Philadelphia

Nuno Raposo

Cleveland Clinic, Abu Dhabi

Ugursay Kitiltepe

Ankara, Turkey

Ahmad Shahbaz

Lahore, Pakistan

Tayyab Pasha

Lahore, Pakistan

Asif Hasan

Newcastle, UK

Alan D. L. Sihoe

Hong Kong

Diego González Rivas

Spain

Anjum Jalal

Lahore, Pakistan

Shahid Sami

Karachi, Pakistan

Syed Yusuf Iftikhar

UK

Farhan Majeed

Rawalpindi, Pakistan

Muhammad Rehman

Peshawar, Pakistan

Asif Ali Khan

Islamabad, Pakistan

Riaz Anwar Khan

Peshawar, Pakistan

Haider Zaman

Lahore, Pakistan

Arif ur Rehman

Karachi, Pakistan

M Afsheen Iqbal

Islamabad, Pakistan

Syed Shahkar Ahmad

Peshawar, Pakistan

Bilal Umair

Islamabad, Pakistan

Abdul Hakeem

Karachi, Pakistan

Saqib Masror

USA

Yasir Khakwani

Multan, Pakistan

Muhammad Tariq Khan

Peshawar, Pakistan

Dawood Kamal

Rawalpindi, Pakistan

Saba Bhatti

Karachi, Pakistan

Ahson Memon

Karachi, Pakistan

Programme Highlights

Over three dynamic days, the conference will present a rich and diverse scientific programme encompassing advanced surgical techniques, breakthrough technologies, and multidisciplinary strategies. Attendees will benefit from high-impact keynote sessions, live demonstrations, interactive panels, and hands-on workshops — all tailored to advance clinical excellence, innovation, and academic growth.

• Advances in Cardiothoracic Surgery

• AI & Robotic Assistance in Cardiac Procedures

• Multidisciplinary Heart Team Approaches

• Complex Congenital Heart Diseases

• Innovations in Cardiac ICU and Perioperative Care

• Interactive Workshops & Live inbox Surgeries

A short story about NICVD Karachi

One of the Pioneer Insititions of Cardiovascular Care in the World

We aim to be the premier hospital in Pakistan for the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of patients with cardiovascular diseases

Over 2.3 Million patients are being treated every year in whole system of NICVD Network, Totally free of cost

Karachi City of Lights

Karachi Sindhi is a major city in Pakistan and is the capital city of the province of Sindh. It is the largest city in Pakistan and 12th largest in the world, with a population of over 20 million. It is situated at the southern tip of the country along the Arabian Sea coast and formerly served as the country's capital from 1947 to 1959. Ranked as a beta-global city, it is Pakistan's premier industrial and financial centre, with an estimated GDP of over $200 billion. Karachi is a metropolitan city and is considered Pakistan's most cosmopolitan city, and among the country's most linguistically, ethnically, and religiously diverse regions, as well as one of the country's most progressive and socially liberal cities.

Contact Us

Get in touch for inquiries about the 13th Biennial PACVTS conference, Karachi