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Professor Javed Receives OBE from King Charles III for Mental Health Contributions

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Professor Dr Muhammad Afzal Javed awarded OBE by King Charles III in recognition of outstanding mental health contributions.

Award ceremony held at Windsor Castle on June 2, 2026. British monarch honored distinguished individuals across various fields.

Javed served as president of World Psychiatric Association from 2020 to 2023 and is a member of Fountain House executive committee.

Internationally recognized for promoting mental health awareness and services.

Played key role in training professionals, shaping policies, enhancing capacity building and establishing sustainable services in under-resourced regions.

Served in several welfare organizations in the UK and significantly contributed to community-based mental health initiatives.

Government of Pakistan awarded him Sitara-i-Imtiaz for national and international contributions.

Javed’s elder brother, Dr Muhammad Amjad Saqib, founder of Akhuwat, has also received Sitara-i-Imtiaz and Hilal-i-Imtiaz for social services.

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