THR Panel
Dr. Aftab Ahmed Khan
Dr. Aftab Ahmed Khan is a seasoned healthcare professional and public health expert with a diverse background spanning clinical medicine, public health, medical regulation, and healthcare management. Holding qualifications including MBBS, MPH, MBA, and CRCP, he has built a strong reputation as a consultant family physician and regulatory affairs specialist, with extensive involvement in healthcare advocacy and awareness initiatives in Pakistan.
Beyond his clinical and professional contributions, Dr. Khan is actively engaged in public health education and community outreach, particularly in areas related to disease prevention, diabetes awareness, and preventive healthcare. He has also served in leadership roles within professional healthcare platforms, including as President of PHP Karachi, where he has contributed to seminars, awareness campaigns, and collaborative healthcare initiatives aimed at promoting public well-being and medical education.
Mr. Hussain
Mr. Hussain has nearly 23 years of diverse experience in journalism. He joined the Express Media Group in 2005 and is currently serving as a business reporter for Express News, Express Tribune, and Daily Express, one of Pakistan’s most widely circulated Urdu and English media platforms. He covers economy and finance, technology, digitization, and issues related to illicit trade and public policy.
As a business and financial journalist, Mr. Hussain closely examines the economic impact of illicit trade, particularly its implications for government revenue and public health. He has extensively reported on smoking cessation, Tobacco Harm Reduction, and smoke-free alternatives, with a strong focus on the healthcare and economic burden caused by smoking-related diseases. Through his work, he highlights efforts aimed at protecting public health and reducing the financial strain that smoking-induced health complications place on individuals as well as government healthcare systems.