The Department of Physiology at the University of Sindh organised the Physical Therapy Festival 2026, presided over by the university’s Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Fateh Muhammad Marri (T.I.), with Hyderabad Commissioner Fayaz Hussain Abbasi attending as the chief guest. The festival was held in the department’s auditorium.

On the occasion, the department’s faculty members organised a surprise cake-cutting ceremony to celebrate the conferment of the prestigious national honour, the Tamgha-e-Imtiaz, upon Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Fateh Muhammad Marri. The Vice Chancellor cut the cake alongside faculty members. Meanwhile, Dean of the Faculty of Natural Sciences Prof. Dr. Naheed Kaka and Chairman of the Department of Physiology Dr. Zulfiqar Ali Laghari presented him with a commemorative shield, a bouquet and a traditional lungi

Addressing the ceremony, Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Fateh Muhammad Marri thanked the department’s chairman and faculty members. He said that he had received the honour in his capacity as Vice Chancellor of the University of Sindh, making it a source of pride for the entire university.

The Vice Chancellor said that physical therapy played a vital role in healthcare. He noted that physical therapy was gaining popularity worldwide as a treatment approach for restoring physical mobility, alleviating the suffering of affected individuals and helping them return to their normal lives, with effective results.

He said that excellent career opportunities were available to students of the Department of Physiology. He emphasised that students in the field should work hard, focus on acquiring modern knowledge and skills, and give particular attention to research to establish their abilities.

Expressing his pleasure at the students’ performance, the Vice Chancellor said that he was delighted to witness their talent at the event. He noted that the students had performed exceptionally well in various activities and presentations. He added that festivals of this nature provided students with valuable opportunities to demonstrate their abilities, present their ideas and broaden their knowledge. He also congratulated the department’s chairman and his team on organising a successful event.

Speaking on the occasion, Hyderabad Commissioner Fayaz Hussain Abbasi said that the department’s students were highly talented and that their performances closely reflected real-life situations. He described Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Fateh Muhammad Marri as a highly capable educationist, scholar and administrator, adding that the conferment of the Tamgha-e-Imtiaz upon him was a matter of great happiness and pride.

The Commissioner said that the way the department’s faculty members had celebrated the honour was an excellent tradition. He emphasised that capable individuals should be recognised and honoured in this manner.

He further said that physical therapy was not only an effective form of treatment but also a means of serving humanity. He said that helping someone regain the ability to stand and return to the joys of life through a few months of therapy was a great service to humanity. The happiness this brought to the person’s family, along with their heartfelt prayers, was difficult to express in words.

He urged students to acquire comprehensive knowledge in their field, serve the country and the nation, and fulfil their parents’ dreams.

On the occasion, Dean of the Faculty of Natural Sciences Prof. Dr. Naheed Kaka shared her views on the theme of the event and thanked the distinguished guests for their participation.

At the beginning of the programme, Chairman of the Department of Physiology Dr. Zulfiqar Ali Laghari welcomed the distinguished guests in his opening remarks and highlighted the objectives of the festival. During the event, students participated in various activities related to physical therapy, as well as cultural performances.