Associate Chief Editor

Prof. Syed Asim Ali Jaffary

FRCS (Edin), Master in Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Surgery (France), Fellowship in Liver Transplantation (South Korea), Diploma in Medical Education (Dundee, Scotland), EMBA in Healthcare Management (DUHS, Karachi)

Contact: email: asim.editor@pimajhs.com

Professor (Dr.) Asim Jaffary, FRCS (Edin), is a Consultant Surgeon and Associate Chief Medical Officer, Clinical Affairs at Aga Khan University, Karachi. As Associate Chief Editor of the journal and Editor of the Pakistan Journal of Surgery, he brings deep experience in in surgery, clinical governance, and medical education. His career includes training and appointments across Pakistan, the UK, Saudi Arabia, and South Korea, alongside teaching and examining roles with St. George’s University of London, the Royal College of Surgeons of England, and the College of Physicians & Surgeons Pakistan.
Dr. Jaffary leads quality and safety programs across AKU’s off-campus hospitals and chairs CME initiatives to strengthen evidence-based practice. His editorial priorities are research integrity, robust peer review, mentorship for early-career authors, and accessible scholarship that addresses the real-world needs of South Asia and other low- and middle-income countries.

Welcome to the journal. Our editorial mission is simple: publish trustworthy, impactful research and help authors develop the skills to produce it consistently. We prioritize originality, methodological rigor, and clinical relevance, with a particular interest in work that improves patient safety, strengthens clinical governance, and informs health policy in South Asia and other low- and middle-income settings.
Publishing is only one part of our remit. Through training, mentorship, and clear guidance, we aim to demystify scholarly writing and peer review for early-career researchers and busy clinicians alike. We are steadfast on research integrity—plagiarism screening, ethical approvals, and transparent reporting are non-negotiable. I encourage you to submit your best work, engage as a reviewer, and join our community committed to advancing evidence-based, equitable healthcare.