About Me
Ph.D. Fellow in Eastern Medicine | Lecturer | Researcher | Practitioner | Editor
Hafiz Abdul Sattar Hashmi is an academician, traditional medicine practitioner, and researcher whose life journey reflects an unwavering commitment to human development, ethical healthcare, and academic excellence. Choosing the path of service and knowledge over commercial gain, Hashmi has become a respected figure in the field of Eastern and Complementary Medicine in Pakistan.
Born on October 25, 1986, in Khairpur Tamewali, Bahawalpur District, Hafiz Abdul Sattar Hashmi began his educational journey with the sacred completion of Hifz-e-Quran in 2001. This early discipline instilled values of patience, purpose, and sincerity that would later define his career. He pursued a Bachelor of Eastern Medicine and Surgery (BEMS), graduating in 2011, followed by a high-achieving M.Phil. in Phytomedicine (89.26%) in 2019 from The Islamia University of Bahawalpur (IUB). He is currently a Ph.D. Fellow in Eastern Medicine, focusing on the anti-diabetic potential of Citrullus colocynthis, aligning traditional knowledge with cutting-edge scientific validation.
For nearly a decade, Hashmi held the position of Managing Director and Head of R&D at Ehsan Herbal Pharmacy, Bahawalpur. During this time, he had every opportunity to pursue commercial success, manage business expansion, and grow profits. However, his vision extended beyond the boardroom. Rather than choosing a conventional business trajectory, he redirected his energy toward education, healthcare access, and the development of evidence-based traditional medicine.
This conscious shift from business leadership to academic and social service speaks volumes about his priorities: building human capacity, reforming healthcare systems, and mentoring the next generation. He joined the University College of Conventional Medicine (UCCM), IUB, first as an Associate Lecturer in 2020 and then as a full Lecturer (BS-18) from 2022 onwards.
Parallel to his academic duties, Hashmi operates Hashmi Eastern Medicine Clinic in his hometown, where he practices Eastern and natural medicine. His clinical philosophy centers on affordability, accessibility, and therapeutic integrity—making quality healthcare available to underserved populations.
His research, too, bridges traditional wisdom with scientific method. His numerous publications span anti-inflammatory studies, phytochemical analysis, COVID-19 mental health impacts, and novel polyherbal anti-diabetic treatments. Notably, he is a co-author of research published in reputable journals such as Frontiers in Medicine, Heliyon, SAGE Open Medicine, Dose-Response, and Springer Reference Series in Phytochemistry.
His work on early detection of COVID-19 and polyherbal formulations for glycemic control has placed him at the forefront of evidence-based traditional medicine in Pakistan.
Beyond his personal research, Hashmi is deeply involved in academic leadership and national policy development. He has:
Been nominated as Focal Person by the Ministry of National Health Services, representing IUB in national policymaking committees for Unani Medicine.
Served as Managing Editor of the International Journal of Natural Medicine and Health Sciences (IJNMHS).
Worked with the Punjab Health Care Commission to develop Minimum Service Delivery Standards (MSDS) for Traditional Medicine.
Coordinated special collections in international journals like Frontiers in Medicine.
Actively participated in over a dozen international seminars and workshops on research, safety, and health policy.
These roles reflect his philosophy that academic work must be interwoven with real-world applications that uplift communities and support public health systems.
Hashmi’s story is one of intentional trade-offs. Where many choose the path of financial success, he pursued ethical development, scholarly contribution, and clinical impact. His decision to leave business management and dedicate himself to research and education was not made lightly—it stemmed from a higher belief that true success lies in developing people, not profits.
Hashmi’s vision for the future includes establishing a research center for integrative diabetes management, mentoring emerging scholars in Eastern medicine, and continuing to serve in academic and clinical roles that uphold both tradition and innovation. With fluency in English, Urdu, Punjabi, and Saraiki, and a deep-rooted connection to both rural and academic communities, he stands as a bridge between heritage and modern science.
Hafiz Abdul Sattar Hashmi has earned national recognition as a multifaceted leader in Eastern Medicine, known for seamlessly blending traditional healing wisdom with modern scientific rigor. As a practitioner, he has served communities through his long-standing clinic, Hashmi Eastern Medicine Clinic, offering evidence-informed care rooted in centuries-old practices. His commitment to policy development is evident through his nomination as a Focal Person by the Ministry of National Health Services and his active role in formulating Minimum Service Delivery Standards for Traditional Medicine under the Punjab Healthcare Commission. In academia, Hashmi stands out as a research-driven educator and mentor, nurturing future professionals at The Islamia University of Bahawalpur through his teaching, curriculum leadership, and editorial contributions. His research, published in leading journals such as Frontiers in Medicine, Springer, and SAGE, has advanced the scientific understanding of traditional formulations, particularly in the realm of diabetes, mental health, and immunomodulation. Collectively, his work reflects a rare synthesis of clinical care, policy advocacy, and human development, positioning him as a leading voice in the evolution of integrative and indigenous healthcare in Pakistan.
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1. Shah, Zeeshan Hussain, Hafiz Abdul Sattar Hashmi, Akhlaq Hussain, Samreen Usman, Rifat Jahan, and Sidra Qureshi. 2025. “SILVER NANOPARTICLES ENGINEERED WITH TETRACYCLINE: A SYNERGISTIC NANOPLATFORM AGAINST MULTIDRUG-RESISTANT GRAM-NEGATIVE BACTERIA.” Multidisciplinary Surgical Research Annals 3. https://msrajournalreview.com/index.php/Journal/article/view/144
2. Hashmi, Hafiz Abdul Sattar, Muhammad Hamza Shahid, Muhammad Ishfaq, Hafiza Seemab, and Muhammad Naveed Uz Zafar Sarwar. 2025. “MOLECULAR AND HISTOPATHOLOGICAL ADVANCES IN BREAST CANCER DIAGNOSIS: INTEGRATING AI AND BIOMARKER PROFILING FOR PERSONALIZED THERAPEUTICS IN 2025.” Multidisciplinary Surgical Research Annals 3. http://msrajournalreview.com/index.php/Journal/article/view/138
3. Hashmi, Hafiz Abdul Sattar, Faizan Mohi ud din Rawa, Ali Raza Saleem, and Muhammad Naveed Uz Zafar. 2025. “ROLE OF EMERGENCY PROTOCOLS IN REDUCING IN-HOSPITAL MORTALITY DURING CARDIAC ARRESTS.” Pakistan Journal of Medical & Cardiological Review 4. https://doi.org/10.64105/v0v1g020
4. Hafiz Abdul Sattar Hashmi, Hafiz Muhammad Asif, Khalil Ahmad, Muhammad Younus and Muhammad Naeem. 2025. “COMBINED COMPUTATIONAL AND PHARMACOLOGICAL APPROACH REVEALS CITRULLUS COLOCYNTHIS AS A NATURAL PCSK9 INHIBITOR IN INSULIN RESISTANT RATS.” Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences 38. https://doi.org/10.36721/PJPS.2025.38.5.REG.14465.1
5. Aslam, Muhammad Rahil and Asif, Hafiz Muhammad and Alamri, Abdulaziz and Bhutto, Adnan Ahmed and Mukhtiar, Muhammad and Ahmad, Khalil and Muhammad Ashfaq, Mehak and Sattar, Hafiz Abdul and Hayee, Abdul and Jabbar, Sana and Zahid, Rabia and Nawaz, Allah. 2024. “PHYTOCHEMICAL SCREENING, ANTIOXIDANT, IMMUNOMODULATORY AND ANALGESIC POTENTIAL OF AQUEOUS-ETHANOLIC EXTRACTS OF EUPHORBIA PROSTRATA AIT. AND CROTALARIA BURHIA BUCH–HAM.” Heliyon Elsevier BV 10. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e27279
6. Rajpoot, Sehrish Rana and Ahmad, Khalil and Asif, Hafiz Muhammad and Madni, Muhammad Asadullah and Tasleem, Muhammad Wasim and Zafar, Farah and Majeed, Hammad and Khalid, Aisha and Hashmi, Hafiz Abdul Sattar and Aslam, Muhammad Rahil and Hayee, Abdul. 2023. “Study of anti-inflammatory and anti-arthritic potential of curcumin-loaded Eudragit L100 and hydroxy propyl methyl cellulose (HPMC) microparticles.” Springer Science and Business Media LLC 81. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00289-023-04899-y
7. Aslam, Muhammad Rahil and Muhammad Asif, Hafiz and Ahmad, Khalil and Jabbar, Sana and Hayee, Abdul and Sagheer, Muhammad Shahid and Rehman, Jalil ur and Khalid, Sana and Hashmi, Abdul Sattar and Rajpoot, Sehrish Rana and Sharif, Aamir. 2022. “Global impact and contributing factors in varicose vein disease development.” SAGE Publications 10. https://doi.org/10.1177/20503121221118992
8. Asif, Hafiz Muhammad and Hashmi, Hafiz Abdul Sattar and Zahid, Rabia and Ahmad, Khalil and Nazar, Halima. 2022. “COVID-19 pandemic impact on mental health and quality of life among general population in Pakistan.” Emerald 27. https://doi.org/10.1108/MHRJ-06-2021-0050
9. Hafiz Muhammad Asif & Hafiz Abdul Sattar Hashmi. 2021. “Reference Series in Phytochemistry. Bioactive Compounds in Underutilized Vegetables and Legumes. Chapter Bioactive Compounds of Ajwain (Trachyspermum ammi) L. (Spragaue).” Springer Nature Switzerland AG, Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland 0. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-57415-4
10. Hafiz Abdul Sattar Haahmi & Muhammad Asif. 2020. “EARLY DETECTION AND ASSESSMENT OF COVID-19.” Frontiers in Medicine 7. doi.10.3389/fmed.2020.00311
11. Hafiz Muhammad Asif, Abdul Hayee, Muhammad Rahil Aslam, Khalil Ahmed, and Abdul Sattar Hashmi. 2019. “REVIEW ON BIOLOGICAL ACTIVITIES AND HOMEOPATHIC USES OF BERBERIS AQUIFOLIUM.” World Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences 0. ISSN: 2278- 4357
12. Hafiz Muhammad Asif, Abdul Hayee, Muhammad Rahil Aslam, Khalil Ahmed, and Abdul Sattar Hashmi. 2019. “DOSE-DEPENDENT, ANTIDEPRESSANT AND ANXIOLYTIC EFFECT OF A TRADITIONAL MEDICINAL PLANT FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF BEHAVIORAL DYSFUNCTIONS IN ANIMAL MODELS.” Dose Response 0. DOI: http:// 10.1177/1559325819891262
13. Shifa, Haseeb Anwer, Hafiz Muhammad Asif, Saeed Ahmed, Khalil Ahmad, Hafiz Abdul Sattar Hashmi, and Sabira Sultana. 2019. “ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITY OF HOMEOPATHIC MOTHER TINCTURE AESCULUS HIPPOCASTANUM.” RADS Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical sciences 7. . ISSN: 2521-8514
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The Islamia University of Bahawalpur was established in the year 1975 by upgrading historical institute of the Jamia Abbasia.
