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The National Association of Prosthetists & Orthotists-Pakistan (NAPO_Pak) has announced the formation of its Overseas Cabinet, a new group of professionals tasked with strengthening international collaboration, professional development and global representation for Pakistan’s prosthetics and orthotics community.
The new Overseas Cabinet will be led by Mr. Sikander Zaman, with members Mr. Kaleem Ullah, Mr. Izaz Khan, Ms. Sidra Manzoor Cheema and Mr. Usman Haider Khan. The group is expected to help connect Pakistani P&O professionals with international opportunities, partnerships, training pathways and professional networks.
The announcement, shared by NAPO_Pak, reflects a growing effort to build stronger links between Pakistan’s domestic O&P sector and the wider global rehabilitation community. NAPO_Pak’s announcement is available via its official social media presence.
A Step Toward International Representation
For Pakistan’s prosthetists and orthotists, international representation matters. The profession depends on continuous learning, cross-border collaboration, technical exchange, research exposure, clinical mentorship and participation in global rehabilitation discussions.
The creation of an Overseas Cabinet gives NAPO_Pak a more structured way to engage Pakistani professionals working abroad, international partners, academic institutions, professional bodies and humanitarian rehabilitation networks.
This is especially important because Pakistan’s O&P sector serves a wide range of needs, including trauma-related limb loss, polio-related disability, cerebral palsy, spinal conditions, diabetic foot complications, paediatric orthotics and community rehabilitation.
Why the Overseas Cabinet Matters
The new cabinet could help strengthen the Pakistani P&O profession in several practical ways:
- Build links between Pakistani CPOs at home and abroad
- Support international training and continuing professional development
- Encourage collaboration with universities, rehabilitation centres and NGOs
- Promote Pakistan’s O&P work in global professional forums
- Help connect young professionals with mentors and learning opportunities
- Support knowledge exchange in prosthetics, orthotics, digital fabrication and rehabilitation technology
- Strengthen advocacy for the profession within Pakistan and internationally
Pakistan already has important educational and clinical assets, including the Pakistan Institute of Prosthetic and Orthotic Sciences (PIPOS), which describes itself as the pioneer institute in the field of prosthetic and orthotic sciences in Pakistan. Building stronger overseas links could help institutions like PIPOS, local clinics and professional groups benefit from wider exposure to global standards and practice.
Building on Professional Momentum in Pakistan
The Overseas Cabinet announcement follows a period of increasing visibility for Pakistan’s P&O profession. The National Conference on Prosthetics and Orthotics 2026 in Peshawar was described by Orthotics Prosthetics Pakistan as a landmark moment for rehabilitation care, organised with the support of NAPO Pakistan. Orthotics Prosthetics Pakistan reported on the conference and its significance for the sector.
This momentum matters. Professional associations play a critical role in shaping standards, supporting education, encouraging ethical practice, and giving clinicians and technologists a collective voice. For Pakistan, a stronger association network can help raise the profile of O&P within rehabilitation, disability inclusion and public health.
The Role of the Pakistani P&O Diaspora
The creation of an Overseas Cabinet also recognises the importance of the Pakistani P&O diaspora. Many Pakistani professionals are active in international clinical, academic and humanitarian settings. Their experience can be valuable for mentoring, training, technology transfer and professional advocacy.
Diaspora professionals can help bring back knowledge in areas such as:
- Advanced prosthetic socket design
- Orthotic management for neurological and paediatric conditions
- Diabetic foot and orthopaedic footwear
- Digital scanning and CAD/CAM
- 3D printing and additive manufacturing
- Outcome measurement and clinical documentation
- Research, publication and academic collaboration
- Professional regulation and standards
The value of the Overseas Cabinet will depend on turning these connections into practical opportunities for Pakistani clinicians, students, technicians and rehabilitation services.
IMEA CPO Perspective
For IMEA CPO, NAPO_Pak’s Overseas Cabinet is a positive development for regional professional collaboration. Pakistan has a large rehabilitation need and a committed O&P workforce. Strengthening international links can help the profession grow through shared learning, institutional partnerships and greater representation in global discussions.
The next step will be implementation. If the Overseas Cabinet can support training, mentorship, conference participation, research collaboration and international partnerships, it could become a valuable bridge between Pakistan’s O&P community and the wider world.
For Pakistan’s prosthetists and orthotists, this announcement is more than a list of names. It is a signal that the profession is looking outward, building networks and preparing for stronger international engagement.
- NAPO_Pak Overseas Cabinet announcement
- NAPO Pakistan official Facebook page
- Orthotics Prosthetics Pakistan
- National Conference on Prosthetics and Orthotics 2026 report
- Pakistan Institute of Prosthetic and Orthotic Sciences
- World Health Organization – Rehabilitation
- World Health Organization – Assistive Technology
- International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics
