RAWALPINDI ( WNAM REPORT ): The MedHealth & Beauty Expo 2026, hosted by the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (RCCI), was inaugurated in Islamabad, bringing together key stakeholders from the healthcare, pharmaceutical, wellness, and beauty sectors.
The inaugural ceremony was attended by Federal Minister for National Health Services Syed Mustafa Kamal, Federal Minister Hanif Abbasi, CEO DRAP Obaidullah Malik, and Hamed Asghar Khan from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The event also attracted ambassadors, high commissioners, diplomats, and senior government officials.
Welcoming the guests, RCCI President Usman Shaukat highlighted the importance of the expo in promoting Pakistan’s healthcare and pharmaceutical industries, fostering innovation, and creating opportunities for trade and investment. He noted that the event provides a valuable platform for industry stakeholders to connect, collaborate, and explore new business avenues.
RCCI Group Leader Sohail Altaf emphasized the need to strengthen Pakistan’s healthcare ecosystem through public-private partnerships and international cooperation. He said such initiatives help showcase the country’s potential and contribute to economic growth.
Also present were Senior Vice President Khalid Farooq Qazi, Vice President Fahad Barlas, Executive Committee members, former presidents, and representatives of leading pharmaceutical and healthcare companies.
Among the distinguished foreign diplomats were Dean of the Diplomatic Corps and Ambassador of Turkmenistan Atadjan Movlamov, Ambassador of Iran Reza Amiri Moghadam, Ambassador of Azerbaijan Khazar Farhadov, High Commissioner of Rwanda Fatou Harerimana, along with trade and commercial counselors from Zimbabwe, Indonesia, Lebanon, Vietnam, and other members of the diplomatic community.
Following the inauguration, the chief guests toured various exhibition stalls, interacted with exhibitors, and appreciated the quality, innovation, and diversity of products and services on display.
The two-day expo serves as a dynamic platform for promoting healthcare innovation, business networking, trade, investment, and international collaboration, further strengthening Pakistan’s position as an emerging hub for the healthcare, pharmaceutical, wellness, and beauty industries.
