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Note for Already Registered Members
Important Information for Registered Participants
All existing registrations will remain valid. Registered members do not need to register again.
Your registration will be automatically entertained for the rescheduled conference, and further details will be shared once the new date is announced.-
Scientific Programe
| Time |
Session Title |
Speaker / Personnel |
| 08:00 – 08:30 |
Registration |
Reception Desk |
|
Opening Ceremony • Chairperson: Prof. Javed Akram | Moderator: Dr. Maria Awais
|
| 08:30 – 08:35 |
Quran Recitation & National Anthems
(UAE & Pakistan) |
— |
| 08:35 – 08:50 |
The Fading Art of Clinical Medicine |
Prof. Aftab Mohsin |
| 08:50 – 09:05 |
PSIM Journey |
Dr. Somia Iqtadar |
| 09:05 – 09:15 |
PSIM Global |
Dr. Zulfiqar Ali |
| 09:15 – 09:25 |
Welcome Remarks by Chief Guest |
— |
| 09:30 – 10:00 |
☕ Networking & Coffee Break |
All Attendees |
Scientific Session 1: Plenary Session
Chairperson: Prof. Aftab Mohsin | Moderator: Dr. Seemin Shiraz
| Time |
Topic |
Speaker |
| 10:00 – 10:15 |
Resurgence of Internal Medicine |
Prof. Javed Akram |
| 10:15 – 10:30 |
AI & Future of Healthcare |
Dr. Moin Fikree |
| 10:30 – 10:45 |
Hypertension - The Forgotten Frontier in Diabetes |
Prof. Aftab Ahmad |
| 10:45 – 11:00 |
“Beyond HbA1c: Comprehensive Diabetes Care in 2026” |
Dr. Umaira Aziz |
| 11:00 – 11:15 |
Q & A Session |
Open Floor |
Panel Discussion 1: AI in Medicine – Ethical & Practical Challenges
(The Diabetes Perspective)
Time: 11:15 – 11:50
Chair: Prof. Aftab Mohsin
Moderator: Dr. Habib Haider
Panelists:
- Advantages: Dr. Moin Fikree, Dr. Tauseef Azhar, Dr. Rizwan Seddiq
- Issues: Dr. Somia Iqtadar, Dr. M. Shoaib Khan, Dr. Firasat Khan
Conclusion by Session Chair at the end
Scientific Session 2: Lightening Round
Chairperson: Prof. Dr. Niaz Shaikh | Moderator: Dr. Naheed Elahi
| Time |
Topic |
Speaker |
| 11:50 – 12:05 |
Enabling a Sustainable IBD Service: Strategy for Low-Prevalence Setting |
Dr. Raheel Qureshi |
| 12:05 – 12:20 |
The Long-term Benefits of Biologics in Asthma Care |
Prof. Syed Arshad |
| 12:20 – 12:35 |
The Simplified Approach to Polyarthritis |
Dr. Beena Hameed |
| 12:35 – 12:50 |
MASLD and Metabolic Syndrome – UAE perspective |
Dr. Adnan Agha |
| 12:50 – 13:00 |
Question & Answer Session |
Interactive |
🍴 13:00 – 13:45 | Lunch & Prayer Break
Parallel Sessions (13:00 – 13:45)
Industry Symposium
📍 Pakistan Auditorium
Moderator: Nitasha Khan
Chairperson: Dr. Manzar Alam
- 5 min presentation per vendor
- Session chair concluding remarks
Abstract & Poster Presentation
📍 Fatima Jinnah Seminar Room
Chairperson: Dr. Fariha Shad
Moderator: Dr. Fayeza Fahim
| • Abstracts x 4 |
(5 mins each) |
| • Posters x 4 |
(3 mins each) |
| 🏆 Results and Appreciation |
Panel Discussion 2
Anti-Obesity Treatment – Medical Vs. Surgical Therapies?
🕒 Time: 13:45 – 14:20
Session Chair: Dr. Tabinda Dugal | Moderator: Dr. Adnan Agha
💊 Medical Therapies
- Dr. Hina Mirza
- Dr. Beyla Zuberi
- Dr. Kausar Perveen
- Dr. Rahat Ali
✂️ Bariatric Procedures
- Prof. Amir Nisar
- Dr. Zafar Gondal
- Dr. Imran Abbas
- Dr. Faisel Ikram
Scientific Session 3: Internal Medicine & Beyond
Chairperson: Dr. Zia Ul Hassan | Moderator: Dr. Ahmad Raza
| Time |
Topic |
Speaker |
| 14:20 – 14:35 |
Antiplatelets for Non-Interventionists |
Dr. Yasir Parviz |
| 14:35 – 14:50 |
Time is Brain: Is the Tide Turning in Stroke Thrombolysis? |
Dr. Waqar Gaba |
| 14:50 – 15:05 |
Do Not Panic, Learn When to Call a Friendly Geriatrician |
Dr. Nuwan Karunaratne |
| 15:05 – 15:20 |
Behind the Infiltrates |
Dr. Seemin Shiraz |
| 15:20 – 15:30 |
Question & Answer Session |
Interactive |
Panel Discussion 3
Future of Clinical Toxicology
🕒 Time: 15:30 – 16:05
Session Chair: Prof. Dr. Hussain Al Rahma | Moderator: Dr. Bina Nasim
🟢 Supporters
- Dr. Naeem Toosy
- Dr. Imran Asad
- Dr. Muhammad Hammad
🔴 Challengers
- Dr. Firasat Khan
- Dr. Shamaila Shamim
- Dr. Ahmad Sajjad
| Time |
Concluding Session |
Speakers |
| 16:05 – 16:30 |
Appreciation of Sponsors & Collaborators
Closing Remarks
|
Dr. Hammad Bhatti
Dr. Seemin Shiraz
|
☕ 16:30 – 17:00: COFFEE BREAK & COLLECTION OF FELLOWSHIP GOWNS
🎓 FPSIM
Fellowship of the Pakistan Society of Internal Medicine
|
17:00 – 18:00
|
Fellowship Ceremony
Chairperson Fellowship Award: Prof. Aftab Mohsin
Moderators: Dr. Maria Awais / Dr. Hammad Bhatti
|
|
18:00 – 19:00
|
🍽️ Grand Dinner
Closing of the 3rd PIMCON 2026
|
Our Partners & Collaborators
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Important Information for Registered Participants
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Your registration will be automatically entertained for the rescheduled conference, and further details will be shared once the new date is announced.-
Scientific Programe
| Time |
Session Title |
Speaker / Personnel |
| 08:00 – 08:30 |
Registration |
Reception Desk |
|
Opening Ceremony • Chairperson: Prof. Javed Akram | Moderator: Dr. Maria Awais
|
| 08:30 – 08:35 |
Quran Recitation & National Anthems
(UAE & Pakistan) |
— |
| 08:35 – 08:50 |
The Fading Art of Clinical Medicine |
Prof. Aftab Mohsin |
| 08:50 – 09:05 |
PSIM Journey |
Dr. Somia Iqtadar |
| 09:05 – 09:15 |
PSIM Global |
Dr. Zulfiqar Ali |
| 09:15 – 09:25 |
Welcome Remarks by Chief Guest |
— |
| 09:30 – 10:00 |
☕ Networking & Coffee Break |
All Attendees |
Scientific Session 1: Plenary Session
Chairperson: Prof. Aftab Mohsin | Moderator: Dr. Seemin Shiraz
| Time |
Topic |
Speaker |
| 10:00 – 10:15 |
Resurgence of Internal Medicine |
Prof. Javed Akram |
| 10:15 – 10:30 |
AI & Future of Healthcare |
Dr. Moin Fikree |
| 10:30 – 10:45 |
Hypertension - The Forgotten Frontier in Diabetes |
Prof. Aftab Ahmad |
| 10:45 – 11:00 |
“Beyond HbA1c: Comprehensive Diabetes Care in 2026” |
Dr. Umaira Aziz |
| 11:00 – 11:15 |
Q & A Session |
Open Floor |
Panel Discussion 1: AI in Medicine – Ethical & Practical Challenges
(The Diabetes Perspective)
Time: 11:15 – 11:50
Chair: Prof. Aftab Mohsin
Moderator: Dr. Habib Haider
Panelists:
- Advantages: Dr. Moin Fikree, Dr. Tauseef Azhar, Dr. Rizwan Seddiq
- Issues: Dr. Somia Iqtadar, Dr. M. Shoaib Khan, Dr. Firasat Khan
Conclusion by Session Chair at the end
Scientific Session 2: Lightening Round
Chairperson: Prof. Dr. Niaz Shaikh | Moderator: Dr. Naheed Elahi
| Time |
Topic |
Speaker |
| 11:50 – 12:05 |
Enabling a Sustainable IBD Service: Strategy for Low-Prevalence Setting |
Dr. Raheel Qureshi |
| 12:05 – 12:20 |
The Long-term Benefits of Biologics in Asthma Care |
Prof. Syed Arshad |
| 12:20 – 12:35 |
The Simplified Approach to Polyarthritis |
Dr. Beena Hameed |
| 12:35 – 12:50 |
MASLD and Metabolic Syndrome – UAE perspective |
Dr. Adnan Agha |
| 12:50 – 13:00 |
Question & Answer Session |
Interactive |
🍴 13:00 – 13:45 | Lunch & Prayer Break
Parallel Sessions (13:00 – 13:45)
Industry Symposium
📍 Pakistan Auditorium
Moderator: Nitasha Khan
Chairperson: Dr. Manzar Alam
- 5 min presentation per vendor
- Session chair concluding remarks
Abstract & Poster Presentation
📍 Fatima Jinnah Seminar Room
Chairperson: Dr. Fariha Shad
Moderator: Dr. Fayeza Fahim
| • Abstracts x 4 |
(5 mins each) |
| • Posters x 4 |
(3 mins each) |
| 🏆 Results and Appreciation |
Panel Discussion 2
Anti-Obesity Treatment – Medical Vs. Surgical Therapies?
🕒 Time: 13:45 – 14:20
Session Chair: Dr. Tabinda Dugal | Moderator: Dr. Adnan Agha
💊 Medical Therapies
- Dr. Hina Mirza
- Dr. Beyla Zuberi
- Dr. Kausar Perveen
- Dr. Rahat Ali
✂️ Bariatric Procedures
- Prof. Amir Nisar
- Dr. Zafar Gondal
- Dr. Imran Abbas
- Dr. Faisel Ikram
Scientific Session 3: Internal Medicine & Beyond
Chairperson: Dr. Zia Ul Hassan | Moderator: Dr. Ahmad Raza
| Time |
Topic |
Speaker |
| 14:20 – 14:35 |
Antiplatelets for Non-Interventionists |
Dr. Yasir Parviz |
| 14:35 – 14:50 |
Time is Brain: Is the Tide Turning in Stroke Thrombolysis? |
Dr. Waqar Gaba |
| 14:50 – 15:05 |
Do Not Panic, Learn When to Call a Friendly Geriatrician |
Dr. Nuwan Karunaratne |
| 15:05 – 15:20 |
Behind the Infiltrates |
Dr. Seemin Shiraz |
| 15:20 – 15:30 |
Question & Answer Session |
Interactive |
Panel Discussion 3
Future of Clinical Toxicology
🕒 Time: 15:30 – 16:05
Session Chair: Prof. Dr. Hussain Al Rahma | Moderator: Dr. Bina Nasim
🟢 Supporters
- Dr. Naeem Toosy
- Dr. Imran Asad
- Dr. Muhammad Hammad
🔴 Challengers
- Dr. Firasat Khan
- Dr. Shamaila Shamim
- Dr. Ahmad Sajjad
| Time |
Concluding Session |
Speakers |
| 16:05 – 16:30 |
Appreciation of Sponsors & Collaborators
Closing Remarks
|
Dr. Hammad Bhatti
Dr. Seemin Shiraz
|
☕ 16:30 – 17:00: COFFEE BREAK & COLLECTION OF FELLOWSHIP GOWNS
🎓 FPSIM
Fellowship of the Pakistan Society of Internal Medicine
|
17:00 – 18:00
|
Fellowship Ceremony
Chairperson Fellowship Award: Prof. Aftab Mohsin
Moderators: Dr. Maria Awais / Dr. Hammad Bhatti
|
|
18:00 – 19:00
|
🍽️ Grand Dinner
Closing of the 3rd PIMCON 2026
|
Our Partners & Collaborators
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