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Thirty years of ripples

Each chapter began with one act of service and spread further than expected. This is the journey from Mansehra and Abbottabad to Woodbridge, Virginia.

The journey

1994
Starting in sales
Began work as an independent sales consultant in Abbottabad, learning to listen to customers and close the loop.
1995
Rotaract volunteer
Joined Rotaract in Mansehra, took part in National Polio Eradication Days, and was recognized at Rotaract district conferences.
Receiving an award at the 21st Rotaract District Conference, R.I. District 3270
1998
Pharmaceutical sales
Promoted medicines to physicians and pharmacists across Abbottabad district for several companies, building relationships with hundreds of healthcare providers.
1999
Similia Homoeo Clinix founded
Founded the practice in Abbottabad, and that year again served in the national polio campaign as a Rotaractor.
2000
Public-health trainer
Completed a UNICEF-sponsored Training of Trainers program on HIV/AIDS awareness.
2003
Qualified in homoeopathic medicine
Completed the DHMS at Sarban Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital, Abbottabad.
Receiving the DHMS certificate
2004
Registered practitioner, full clinical operations
Registered as a Homoeopathic Medical Practitioner by the National Council for Homoeopathy, Pakistan, on 30 August 2004. Similia Homoeo Clinix began formal clinical operations on 9 November 2004, later growing into a multi-location practice.
2006
Lifetime Achievement Award
Recognized by the National Council for Homoeopathy, Government of Pakistan.
2007
Similia Health & Educational Society
Established the society to run free medical camps, health education and community development.
2008
MBA in Marketing Management
Completed at Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad.
2010
Free health education online
Launched a YouTube channel in Urdu, Hindi and Punjabi that has since passed 2.8 million views.
2012
BHMS, Gold Medal
Graduated first in his class from Hazara University.
Gold Medalist, BHMS, Hazara University
2014
M.Sc. in Psychology
Completed at Hazara University, and was named a Paul Harris Fellow by The Rotary Foundation (2013–14).
2015
Rite Institute of Mind Sciences
Founded an institute that trained 500 coaches, counselors and educators. His books Rite Healing and Asan Mindfulness were launched at the International Homoeopathic Conference in Mumbai.
Book launch at IHCON 2015, Mumbai
2016
International delegate
Attended the 1st Eurasian Homoeopathic Conference in Russia.
2019
Speaking out for children
Spoke at “Shatter the Silence,” a child-abuse awareness seminar of the District Administration, Abbottabad, and attended the Rotary International Convention in Hamburg.
“Shatter the Silence” seminar, Abbottabad
2020
Serving through COVID-19
Kept serving patients through the pandemic and received the Gold Award in Rotary District 3272’s COVID-19 Hero Awards (2020–21).
Serving during COVID-19
2021
Club President
Led the Rotary Club of Abbottabad Valley (2021–22) and the World Polio Day walk.
World Polio Day walk, Abbottabad
2022
Assistant Governor
Served Rotary International District 3272 as Assistant Governor (2022–24), attended the Rotary Convention in Houston, and received the Regional Service Award for a Polio-Free World.
Rotary International Convention, Houston, 2022
2025
A new chapter in Virginia
Moved to the United States, joined the Rotary Club of Woodbridge, and founded BillingBell Healthcare Systems and Creative Clusters Marketing.
Washington, DC
2026
Honored on a visit home
During a January 2026 visit to Pakistan, the Ilaf Club hosted a reception in his honor at Modern Age Public School and College, Abbottabad.
Reception in his honor, Abbottabad, January 2026