City Desk
Islamabad:Foundation University Islamabad (FUI) hosted the Allied Health Sciences and Rehabilitation Conference (ARC 2026) from 23 to 25 October 2026. The theme was emerging technologies and innovation in rehabilitation and allied health. About 600 participants attended, including seven international and 26 national speakers.
The event opened with 18 pre-conference workshops on topics such as diagnostic imaging, scientific writing, optometry, speech-language pathology, and healthcare management. Participants came from cities across Pakistan, including Karachi, Lahore, Swat, and Mirpur.
Formal proceedings began on 24 October with Rector Maj Gen Dr. Raza Ali Khan (Retd.) as Chief Guest. Experts delivered 25 keynote addresses covering artificial intelligence, precision healthcare, and sustainable clinical practice. A gala dinner with Qawwali by the Bakhshi Brothers followed.
On 25 October, the research programme featured 37 oral and 23 poster presentations, with seven Best Oral and two Best Poster awards given. Lt Gen Muhammad Ali (Retd.), Chancellor of FUI, was Chief Guest at the closing ceremony.
Fauji Foundation and HEC were Lead Partners, with several other academic and industry sponsors supporting the event.
