Time: 08:00 AM – 12:00 PM
| 08:00 – 12:00 | WFNS Education Day (Pre-Conference Workshops) |
Time: 01:30 PM – 06:00 PM
Chair: Dr Zubair Tahir, Dr Khawar Anwar
| 01:30 – 02:15 PM | Drug-Resistant Epilepsy: Definition, Recognition and Clinical Semiology Dr. Zia Ur Rehman |
| 02:15 – 03:00 PM | Structural and Functional Neuroimaging in Epilepsy Dr. Muhammad Atif Naveed |
| 03:00 – 03:45 PM | Resective Epilepsy Surgery Dr. Saqib K. Bakhshi |
| 03:45 – 04:00 PM | Tea |
| 04:00 – 04:45 PM | Disconnection Surgery for Epilepsy Dr. Zubair Tahir |
| 04:45 – 05:30 PM | When Resection Is Not Possible: Neuromodulation Prof. Hasan Raza Syed |
| 05:30 – 06:00 PM | Surgical Techniques for MIS Thoracolumbar Fixation Prof. Mehmet Zileli |
Time: 10:45 AM – 12:45 PM
Chair: Dr. Sattar Hashim, Prof. Khalid Mahmood, Zubair Mustafa
| 10:45 – 11:00 AM | Deep Brain Stimulation Targets for Refractory Movement Disorders: Long-Term Outcomes Prof. Basant Pant |
| 11:00 – 11:15 AM | Stereotactic Ablative Techniques in Neuromodulation for Intractable Epilepsy Prof. Kandle H. Lee |
| 11:15 – 11:30 AM | Intraoperative MRI and Image Guidance in Functional and Lesional Resection Prof. Michael Schulder |
| 11:30 AM – 12:45 PM | Young Investigator — 6 Papers x 7 mins presentation time |
Time: 10:45 AM – 12:45 PM
Chair: Prof. A. Hameed, Dr. Mumtaz, Dr. Naveed Ashraf
| 10:45 – 11:00 AM | Endovascular Management of Acute Ischemic Stroke: Large Vessel Occlusion Strategies Prof. Qasim Bashir |
| 11:00 – 11:15 AM | Flow Diverters vs. Stent-Assisted Coiling in Complex Unruptured Aneurysms Prof. Aqueel H. Pabaney |
| 11:15 – 11:30 AM | Endovascular Triage and Intervention in Pediatric Vascular Malformations Dr. Farhan Siddiq / Prof. Aamir Badruddin |
| 11:30 AM – 12:45 PM | Young Investigator — 6 Papers x 7 mins presentation time |
| 12:45 – 02:00 PM | Lunch & Prayer Break |
Time: 02:00 PM – 04:00 PM
Chair: Dr. Naqib Ullah, Dr. Raja Riaz, Kashif Sultan
| 02:00 – 02:15 PM | Global Neurotrauma Guidelines: Management of Severe TBI in Low-Resource Settings Prof. Franco Servadei |
| 02:15 – 02:30 PM | Decompressive Craniectomy and ICP Monitoring: Insights from RESCUEicp Trials Prof. Peter Hutchinson |
| 02:30 – 02:45 PM | Multimodal Neuro-Monitoring and Hemodynamic Optimization in Acute Neurotrauma Prof. Corrado Iaccarino |
| 02:45 – 04:00 PM | Young Investigator — 6 Papers x 7 mins presentation time |
Time: 02:00 PM – 04:00 PM
Chair: Dr. Laeeq, Dr. Malik Nadeem, Dr. A. Majid, Dr. Akmal
| 02:00 – 02:15 PM | Surgical Protocols for Complex Dysraphic Defect Repair in Neonates Dr. Zubair Tahir |
| 02:15 – 02:30 PM | Management of Posterior Fossa Tumors in Children: Oncological & Surgical Pearls Dr. Saqib (AKU) |
| 02:30 – 02:45 PM | Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy with Choroid Plexus Cauterization in Pediatric Hydrocephalus Dr. Yuri N. Zubkov |
| 02:45 – 04:00 PM | Young Investigator — 6 Papers x 7 mins presentation time |
| 04:15 – 05:00 PM | Featured Talks: 1. AI-Driven Intraoperative Tumor Edge Detection | 2. Predictive Analytics in TBI ICU Care | 3. Robotic-Assisted Spinal Trajectory Navigation |
| 05:00 – 05:45 PM | PSN Young Neurosurgeons Panel Discussion / Rapid Abstract Presentation – I |
| 05:45 – 06:30 PM | Women in Neurosurgery (WINS) Panel Discussion / Poster Presentation – I |
| 06:30 – 06:35 PM | Recitation from Holy Quran and National Anthem |
| 06:35 – 06:45 PM | Address by Conference Chair, Prof Asif Bashir |
| 06:45 – 07:00 PM | Address by Chief Guest |
| 07:00 – 07:15 PM | Flag Ship Awards Distribution |
| 07:15 – 07:30 PM | PINS, PJMS Supplements Launch |
| 07:30 PM | Tea |
| 08:30 – 09:00 AM | Networking Breakfast & Poster Presentation – II |
Time: 09:00 AM – 10:40 AM
Chair: Dr. A.H. Vohra, Dr. Arif Malik, Prof. Ather Enam
| 09:00 – 09:30 AM | Molecular Pathology & Histological Nuances in High-Grade Glioma Classification Prof. Paul Kalimo |
| 09:30 – 10:00 AM | Surgical Management of Complex Vertebrobasilar Junction Aneurysms Prof. Chen Jin Cao |
| 10:00 – 10:40 AM | Minimally Invasive Neuro-Endoscopic Surgery for Complex Deep-Seated Brain Lesions Prof. Albert Sufianov |
Time: 10:45 AM – 12:15 PM
Chair: Dr. Manzoor, Dr. Nadeem, Dr. Usman (PAF)
| 10:45 – 11:00 AM | Awake Craniotomy and Language Mapping for Gliomas in Eloquent Cortex Prof. Michael Schulder |
| 11:00 – 11:15 AM | Targeted Immunotherapy & Genomic Biomarkers in Glioblastoma Multiforme Prof. Athar Enam |
| 11:15 – 11:30 AM | Endoscopic Transsphenoidal Approaches to Invasively Extended Pituitary Adenomas Prof. Kamran Hussain |
| 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM | Young Investigator — 6 Papers x 7 mins presentation time |
Time: 10:45 AM – 12:15 PM
Chair: Dr. Anwar, Dr. Abdul Majid, Prof. Albert Sufianov
| 10:45 – 11:00 AM | Microsurgical Resection of Arteriovenous Malformations: Spetzler-Martin Grade III-V Prof. Ghaus M. Malik |
| 11:00 – 11:15 AM | Surgical Nuances in Paraclinoid and Giant Ophthalmic Artery Aneurysms Prof. Anil Nanda |
| 11:15 – 11:30 AM | Extracranial-to-Intracranial (EC-IC) Bypass in Moyamoya and Complex Ischemia Dr. Syed Faizan |
| 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM | Young Investigator — 6 Papers x 7 mins presentation time |
| 12:15 – 01:15 PM | PSN Residents' Quiz Session |
| 01:15 – 02:15 PM | Lunch & Prayer Break |
Time: 02:15 PM – 04:15 PM
Chair: Dr. Shahid Ayub, Mujeeb, Shahzad Shams, Aneela Darbar
| 02:15 – 02:30 PM | Extended Endonasal Approaches to Petroclival and Anterior Skull Base Lesions Prof. Albert Sufianov |
| 02:30 – 02:45 PM | Acoustic Neuroma Surgery: Hearing Preservation & Facial Nerve Conservation Prof. Imad Kanaan |
| 02:45 – 03:00 PM | Surgical Strategies for Cavernous Sinus Meningiomas and Complex Tumors Prof. Luis A. B. Borba |
| 03:00 – 04:15 PM | Young Investigator — 6 Papers x 7 mins presentation time |
Time: 02:15 PM – 04:15 PM
Chair: Shahzad Qasmi, Roger Hartl, Salman Sharif
| 02:15 – 02:30 PM | Full Endoscopic Lumbar & Cervical Discectomy: Indications & Technical Limits Dr. Nikolay Peev |
| 02:30 – 02:45 PM | Full Endoscopic Lumbar & Cervical Discectomy: Indications & Technical Limits Dr. Hamid R. Abbasi |
| 02:45 – 03:00 PM | Management of Adult Spinal Deformity and Sagittal Balance Correction Prof. Gregory J. Przybylski |
| 03:00 – 04:15 PM | Young Investigator — 6 Papers x 7 mins presentation time |
| 04:15 – 05:00 PM | Tea Break & PSN General Body Meeting / Rapid Abstract Presentation – II |
| 05:00 – 06:00 PM | PSN Residents' Quiz – Finale |
Time: 09:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Chair: Dr. Kamran Hussain, Prof. Tariq Salahuddin, Prof. Shahzad Shamim
| 09:00 – 09:30 AM | Biomechanical Principles in Complex Cervicothoracic Spine Reconstruction Prof. Mehmet Zileli |
| 09:30 – 10:00 AM | Global Neurosurgery & WFNS Initiatives: Expanding Surgical Access Worldwide Prof. Gail Rosseau |
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM
| 10:00 – 11:15 AM | Surgical Video Vignettes & Unedited High-Definition Case Demonstrations |
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM
| 10:00 – 11:15 AM | Strategies for Academic Writing, Peer Review, and Publishing in High-Impact Journals |
Time: 11:30 AM – 01:00 PM
Chair: Dr. Nasir Raza, Dr. Altaf, Prof. Fauzia
| 11:30 – 11:45 AM | Neuro-Robotic Systems and Exoscope Applications in Micro-Neurosurgery Prof. Chen |
| 11:45 – 12:00 PM | Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCI): Translating Neural Signals to Motor Recovery BCI Neuroscientist |
| 12:00 – 01:00 PM | Young Investigator — 5 Papers x 7 mins presentation time |
Time: 11:30 AM – 01:00 PM
Chair: Dr. Azam Niaz, Syed Shahzad
| 11:30 – 11:45 AM | Brachial Plexus Injury Repair: Nerve Transfers vs. Grafting Techniques Dr. Debora |
| 11:45 – 12:00 PM | Entrapment Neuropathies of Lower Extremities: Operative Nuances Dr. Guilherme Lourenço |
| 12:00 – 01:00 PM | Young Investigator — 5 Papers x 7 mins presentation time |
| 01:00 PM | Closing Ceremony & Award Distribution |