Pharmaceutical Review (Staff Reporter) The Pharmacist Federation (Pakistan) has formally concluded its presidential election process for the 2026–2027 term, following procedures laid down in Sub-section III, Clauses 11–36 of the Federation’s Constitution.
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According to the official notification issued on December 29, 2025 (No. 377-CEC/25), the election for the office of president resulted in a tie between two nominated candidates – Br. Shamoon Chaudhary and Br. Ashfaq Maher—who each received an equal number of votes from the Executive Council.
In accordance with the Federation’s constitutional framework, the matter was referred to the president for a final ruling. Exercising his constitutional authority, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Saeed, President of the Pharmacist Federation (Pakistan), ruled in favour of Br. Shamoon Chaudhary, thereby declaring him the 16th President of the Pharmacist Federation (Pakistan) for the session 2026–2027.
The Election Commission noted that, to facilitate broad participation, Executive Council members were permitted to cast their confidential votes through secure and encrypted communication channels, including WhatsApp, email, text message, Messenger, and direct telephone contact. The Federation acknowledged the cooperation, transparency, and participation demonstrated by all executive members throughout the electoral process.
With this ruling, the election process for the 2026–2027 term stands formally completed. The Federation extended its congratulations and best wishes to the newly selected president, expressing hope for wisdom, strength, and success in advancing the interests of the pharmacy profession in Pakistan.
The notification was issued by Iffat Ullah Aziz (Pharm-D., M.Phil, PhD Scholar), Chief Election Commissioner, Pharmacist Federation (Pakistan).