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Farewell Party to Prof. Dr. Yousaf Shah
(In charge S-U-II)
from Academic Council at Serena Hotel
Interview with Prof. Dr. M. Yousaf Shah Khaga
Recently the Head of Surgery Department & an extremely gifted surgeon, Prof.
Dr. M. Yousaf Shah, got retired. To bid him farewell Team Netizens requested
him a few minutes off his schedule, which Sir graciously granted.
Those who have the privilege of his tutelage know that Dr. Shah is a man of
crisp wit. Following is an interview with Sir, unveiling a different face of
his personality:
*Your name?
Sir:M. Yousaf Shah
*City of birth?
Sir:Sahiwal
*Education?
Sir: Classes 1-5 St. Mary's Convent Multan
Classes 5-10 LaSalle High School Multan
FSc Govt College Multan
MBBS Nishtar Medical College Multan (Gold
Medallist throughout)
MRCP, LRCP Uni. of London (1977)
FRCS Royal College of Edinburgh (1985)
Especial interest in Plastic Surgery
*Your drive behind becoming a doctor?
Sir: My parent's will. In due time it became my ambition too.
My family physician was Dr. Rauf Yousaf. My parents had immense
respect for him & his work. So when I was born, I was not only named after
him, I was also aspired to become a doctor.
*Why do doctors' children become doctors?
Sir: To maintain family tradition. But children should be
encouraged to choose their fields according to their will.
*Tell us about your family?
Sir: My wife's name is Shahida. We had an arranged
cousin-marriage. She is a PhD in Iqbaliat. She has over 100 published papers
on this topic. We have four children:
Eldest daughter is a free-lance journalist & did her Masters in English from
Kinnaird College Lhr.
Second child Salman is a doctor.
Third child Zahra is in IIIrd year in PMC.
Youngest daughter is doing her Bachelors in Management Sciences from LSE lhr.
*Whom do the children idealize more, you or their mother?
Sir: Me! I'm very close to my children & they are to
me. I make it a point of spending most of my spare time with my children.
*You spent of your time in Multan, & later in UK, do you still visit your
home-town?
Sir: Very much so! I go to Sahiwal every
month.
*Tell us about Sahiwal?
Sir: Its a peaceful, clean city. People are
friendly & welcoming. An interesting fact about Swl is that biscuit of
Pakistan was made in Montgomery- Sahiwal's old name.
*Your village Noorshah is notoriously famous for its thieves. Is it true?
Sir: All kinds of people live in all kind of
places. Noorshah is more than a village. Its a town with a degree college.
*We have heard you travel alot. What are your favourite activities when you
go abroad?
Sir: I have been all around the world, except
Japan. I like going to museums, theatres & recreational places.
*What do you watch on TV?
Sir: I watch movies. Action & romance mostly.
*Your favourite Pakistani & Indian actors?
Sir: Among Pakistani actors I like Nadeem, Javed Sheikh
& M. Ali.
Among Pakistani actresses I think Shabnam & Musarrat Shaheen were great. But
Sabiha Khanum & Nayyara Sultana had no parallel.
Bollywood can not produce another Amitabh Bachan!
*Why do you think there is a brain-drain from Pakistan towards foreign
countries?
Sir: In our country there is no respect for
education so young talented minds are moving abroad. But people should
realize that this is their Own country! Money is not everything. When I
completed my studies in UK, I had a pay-roll of 2-3 lakh Pak rupees. But I
left it & joined Govt Services for Rs. 3000 because I loved my country &
felt my responsibility towards it.
*Your favourite personality?
Sir: Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.)
*Any day of your life you would like to relive?
Sir: Undoubtedly my school days!
*When you look back at your life, what do you see?
Sir: I see a very contented life, full of
achievements. I have not missed out on anything. I'm a happy man!
*Any message?
Sir: Have complete faith in Allah! Life, sorrow,
happiness, earning, cure- Everything is in His hands. Then why worry?
*Thank you Sir.
Team Netizens with Prof. Dr. Yousaf Shah
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Punjab
Medical College Faisalabad, Pakistan.
