A simple but dignified ceremony was organised at the High Commission of Pakistan in Canberra to present souvenirs to Professor Dr John S Biggs and Mrs Biggs to acknowledge their services in the field of medical education, family medicine training, assessment of post-graduate education and betterment of health system in Pakistan on Saturday. The Steering Committee of Family Medicine and University of Health Sciences vice chancellor had decided to present Professor Dr John S Biggs and Mrs Biggs these souvenirs as a mark of gratitude for their enormous work in Pakistan. Speaking on the occasion, Pakistan High Commissioner Babar Amin thanked Dr John S Biggs and his spouse for their selfless and valuable services to assist the government of Pakistan in the medical field. He said that Dr John Biggs’ contributions will go a long way in enhancing medical services in Pakistan especially in the field of family medicine. He also lauded Dr Biggs’ contributions in fostering friendly relations between the medical fraternity of Australia and Pakistan. The high commissioner stated that Pakistani doctors were also rendering valuable services in Australia in various specialities. He added that the Australian medical institutions can further take advantage of the vast human resource potential of Pakistan in medical field including of doctors, paramedics and nurses. Rural Workforce Agency Victoria Chairman Dr Haroon Ahmad and International Medical Graduates Chairman Dr Majid Nadeem Gondal gave presentations regarding family medicine in Pakistan and avenues of collaboration between health organisations of Australia and Pakistan. Dr Biggs in his remarks thanked the government and high commission of Pakistan for bestowing the honour on them. Published in Daily Times, November 18th 2018.