PESHAWAR: Newly elected office bearers of Pakistan Physical Therapy Association (PPTA) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chapter took oath of office for 2025-2027 here on Thursday.
Provincial Minister for Communications and Construction Sohail Afridi administered the oath to the officials of PPTA in a ceremony. Speaking on the occasion, Sohail Afridi said that the provincial government is committed to solving the challenges faced by physiotherapists and the health care sector across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Committed to strengthening
Prominent physiotherapy experts participated in the event, including CEO of Paraplegic Center Peshawar, Dr. Syed Ilyas, Director of Department of Physiotherapy, Khyber Medical University, Dr. Irfanullah, and officials of Federal PPTA, Dr. Aqib Javed and Dr. Bilal. . Afridi
Addressing the gathering, the newly elected President of PPTA, Dr. Pirzada Khattak, under a recent resolution passed by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly, regularized the services of contract physiotherapists working in district headquarters hospitals. Expressed confidence to do. “Physiotherapists are recognized worldwide as independent practitioners. We are committed to taking legal steps to protect our rights and ensure independent practice in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Other officials of the association include Vice President Dr. Obaidullah, Dr. Jawad, General Secretary, Dr. Babar Wardag, Information Secretary, Dr. Jamal, Joint Secretary, Dr. Nazish Faiz, Finance Secretary, Dr. Idris Khan, Web Secretary. and Dr. Farooq Ahmed, Audit Secretary.