Dr. Farrukh
Seir
Major General · Physician · Artist · Humanitarian
A life dedicated to service, healing, and the transformative power of art.
About
A Life Defined by Service & Creativity
Maj Gen (R) Dr. Farrukh Seir, HI(M), is a man of extraordinary breadth — a retired Major General of the Pakistan Army, a distinguished physician and health administrator, a self-taught visual artist with over two decades of sustained practice, and a passionate humanitarian who has served in some of the world's most challenging disaster zones.
Years of Service
Disaster Zones
Years in Art
Exhibitions Curated
Artists Featured
A Distinguished Career
Major General, Pakistan Army
Deputy Surgeon General · HI(M) Recipient
Served with distinction in the Pakistan Army Medical Corps, rising to the rank of Major General. Awarded the Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Military) — one of Pakistan's highest military honors.
Medical Leadership
- •Surgeon General, Pakistan Army
- •Principal, Wah Medical College
- •Dean of Faculty, Khyber Medical University
Minister of Health & Education, KPK
2014Appointed as Minister of Health and Higher Education for the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, driving healthcare and education reforms across the province.
Academic Credentials
Medicine, Health Administration, Project Management & Human Resource Development
Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Military)
One of Pakistan's highest military honors, awarded in recognition of distinguished service to the nation.
A Distinguished Career
From the battlefield to the canvas
Major General, Pakistan Army
Rose to the rank of Major General in the Pakistan Army Medical Corps. Awarded the Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Military) — one of Pakistan’s highest military honors.
Surgeon General
Served as Deputy Surgeon General of the Pakistan Army, overseeing medical services across the armed forces.
Minister of Health & Education, KPK
Appointed Minister of Health and Higher Education for the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Principal, Wah Medical College
Led Wah Medical College and served as Dean of Faculty at Khyber Medical University, Peshawar.
Earthquake Relief — National Focal Person
Coordinated international medical relief as National Focal Person during the devastating 2005 Pakistan Earthquake.
Founded Gallery 21, Islamabad
Established an independent, not-for-profit contemporary art space in DHA Phase 2, fostering artistic appreciation and emerging talent.
Executive Director, PIRS
Leading the Pakistan Institute of Rehabilitative Sciences, advancing disability rehabilitation education across Pakistan.
Life on Canvas
A self-directed artistic journey emerging from lived experience, exploring memory, emotion, and cultural consciousness through reflective, process-driven painting.
Autumn in the Northern Valleys
Oil on Canvas
Spring Blossoms of Islamabad
Watercolour on Paper
Cultural Reflections
Acrylic on Canvas
Twilight over the Margalla Hills
Oil on Canvas
Monsoon Landscape
Acrylic on Board
Colours of the Bazaar
Oil on Canvas
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Art must remain ethical, inclusive, and connected to society — not confined to elite spaces.
— Dr. Farrukh Seir
Influenced by the legendary works of Sadequain and Gulgee, Dr. Seir's artistic vision embraces introspection, cultural consciousness, and the transformative power of creative expression.
Gallery 21
An Independent Art Space
An independent, not-for-profit contemporary art space fostering dialogue, education, and access to art. Gallery 21 was established to foster artistic appreciation among the public and provide emerging artists a platform often denied to them.
In collaboration with
Sadequain Foundation · Fatima Jinnah Women University · Alliance Française · Nigah Art Magazine
Curated Exhibitions
A journey through art, culture, and creative expression at Gallery 21
Feb–Mar 2026Sadequain Surah Rahman
Feb–Mar 2026
December 2024Colours of Wasaib
December 2024
November 2024Gallery 21 Anniversary
November 2024
2026Sadequain Calligraphies
2026
October 2024Allure of Kashmir
October 2024
September 2024Impression of Nature
September 2024
March 2024Noor — Modern Calligraphy
March 2024
April 2024Memory: A Visual Exploration
April 2024
Serving Humanity Across Borders
From earthquake zones to flood-ravaged communities, decades of frontline medical relief across five countries.
Lives touched across 5+ countries
In the Press
Dr. Farrukh Seir saw an opportunity to share his passion with others, establishing Gallery 21 not for profit but to foster artistic appreciation among the public and provide emerging artists a platform often denied to them.
Gallery 21 has dedicated permanent space for Sadequain's works, providing a valuable opportunity for students, art lovers, and members of civil society to visit, learn, and appreciate Sadequain's remarkable contributions.
Having been drawn to the world of art throughout his life, Dr. Farrukh Seir has carried a deep-seated love for creativity, influenced by the works of artists like Sadequain and Gulgee.
Moments & Milestones
A visual journey through art, service, and legacy
Dr. Farrukh Seir portraitAutumn in the Northern Valleys — oil painting
Gallery 21 interior exhibition spaceArtwork displayed at Gallery 21
Mountain landscape of northern PakistanCultural Reflections — acrylic painting
Sadequain exhibition at Gallery 21
Humanitarian relief effortsMonsoon Landscape — acrylic painting
Islamic calligraphy art
Gallery 21 anniversary celebration
Abstract colorful art textureLet's Connect
Whether it's about art, collaboration, or conversation — I'd love to hear from you.
farrukh.seir@gmail.com
+92 300 8561815