Setting up of ‘Medical City and PEZ’ under PPP mode: Ministry asked to discuss proposal at working group meeting ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination (MNHSR&R) is said to have been... Published 24 Jul, 2024 06:55am
Business & Finance Regulatory environment major issue as foreign pharma cos exit Pakistan KARACHI: The pharmaceutical sector in Pakistan is facing significant challenges, with only four foreign companies... Updated 22 Jul, 2024 12:09pm
Business & Finance Alternative medicines: PCDA seeks withdrawal of 18pc GST immediately KARACHI: The Pakistan Chemists and Druggists Association (PCDA) strongly condemned the imposition of an 18% general... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Pakistan Pharma, healthcare sectors also reeling amid economic crisis KARACHI: Pakistan’s economy and its people are facing a health crisis. With an economy burdened by high debt and... Published 04 Jul, 2024 06:09am
Pakistan Hospital pharmacies: DRAP finalises guidelines on standards ISLAMABAD: The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has finalized guidelines on standards for establishment... Published 27 Jun, 2024 06:52am
Pakistan Govt launches crackdown against spurious drugs ISLAMABAD: The government has started a crackdown on spurious and substandard drugs and has directed healthcare... Published 15 Jun, 2024 06:57am
Pakistan Illegal factory busted over producing banned Boostin injections ISLAMABAD: The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) in collaboration with the Federal Investigating Agency... Published 13 Jun, 2024 06:22am
Business & Finance FDA-only products: Punjab’s centralised tender conditioning ignites controversy ISLAMABAD: The government of Punjab has conditioned the cardiac disposables and consumables products only... Published 31 May, 2024 06:58am
Pakistan DRAP issues recall alert for syrup ISLAMABAD: The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has issued an immediate recall alert for a drug product;... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Business & Finance Pakistan’s pharma sector can increase exports to $3bn in five years, but it ‘needs policy, govt support’ KARACHI: Pakistan’s pharmaceutical sector can increase its exports to $3 billion over the next five years, provided... Published 17 May, 2024 05:50am
Business & Finance DRAP asks drug makers, importers to comply with guidelines ISLAMABAD: The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has directed the local pharmaceutical industry and drug... Published 25 Apr, 2024 03:05am
Business & Finance Pakistan’s listed pharma sector sees earnings go down 42% YoY in 2023 Decline attributed to decrease in gross margin, higher finance cost, says brokerage house Updated 29 Mar, 2024 04:16pm
Business & Finance Multivitamins, natural health products: FBR imposes 20pc duty on import ISLAMABAD: The Customs Classification Committee of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Wednesday imposed 20... Updated 28 Mar, 2024 08:48am
Business & Finance Pharma industry told to ensure barcodes printing on packaging ISLAMABAD: The Policy Board of the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) in a bid to curb the manufacturing,... Published 22 Mar, 2024 04:57am
Pakistan DRAP recalls drug ISLAMABAD: The Drug Regulatory Authority Pakistan (DRAP) has recalled drug product; Barpon 100mg/5mL Suspension ... Published 16 Mar, 2024 06:26am
Print Appointment of FDI: new govt to take decision ISLAMABAD: The caretaker federal cabinet has left the decision on the appointment of Federal Drug Inspector (FDI)... Updated 04 Mar, 2024 08:36am
Business & Finance Minister asks Pharma industry to focus on exports ISLAMABAD: The caretaker Federal Minister for National Health Services and Regulations, Dr Nadeem Jan on Friday ... Published 02 Mar, 2024 04:16am
Pakistan Recall of defective drugs: DRAP seeks input of stakeholders on guidelines ISLAMABAD: The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) in line with World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
Print Deregulation of non-essential drugs on the cards ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has decided to deregulate non-essential drugs since their pricing had been warped by... Updated 16 Feb, 2024 08:35am
Pakistan DRAP orders confiscation of contaminated propylene glycol ISLAMABAD: The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP),Tuesday, directed the regulatory field force to... Published 14 Feb, 2024 02:34am
Pakistan Clinical trials: DRAP seeks suggestions on revision of guidelines by 22nd ISLAMABAD: The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has asked all the stakeholders to send their suggestions... Published 08 Feb, 2024 05:02am
Editorials An unrestrained public health hazard EDITORIAL: For the last several decades, manufacturing and marketing of fake/substandard drugs have gone on in this... Published 05 Feb, 2024 06:08am
Editorials Black market for lifesaving drugs EDITORIAL: Finally, the caretaker government has taken the tough but necessary decision of approving an increase in... Published 03 Feb, 2024 05:46am
Business & Finance Contaminated with DEG, EG impurities: DRAP restrains pharma industry from using imported material ISLAMABAD: The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) following the detection of impurities in raw materials... Published 03 Feb, 2024 05:46am
Print Hike in 146 drug prices allowed Caretaker federal cabinet approves signing of an MoU between the Competition Commission of Pakistan and the State Administration of Market Regulation China Updated 02 Feb, 2024 11:45am
Pakistan International Atomic Energy Agency technical guidelines: Pakistan approves production of radiopharmaceuticals, quality control ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has approved the production of radiopharmaceuticals and quality control in line with the... Published 31 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Pakistan DRAP recalls ‘INCIP 200mg Infusion’ ISLAMABAD: The Drug Regulatory Authority Pakistan (DRAP) has recalled INCIP 200mg Infusion (Ciprofloxacin) Batch No... Published 25 Jan, 2024 04:23am
Editorials Insulin shortage EDITORIAL: Is it any surprise that the country faces shortage of high-quality insulin, especially since the... Published 20 Jan, 2024 05:18am
Pakistan DRAP seeks feedback to finalise guidelines for hospital pharmacies ISLAMABAD: The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has sought feedback from the public and relevant... Published 13 Jan, 2024 05:38am
Pakistan DRAP recalls syrup after detection of ‘poisonous impurities’ ISLAMABAD: Following the detection of “poisonous impurities,” the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP)... Published 12 Jan, 2024 04:09am
Following $600mn Ambani wedding, India has set the stage for its next growth phase, Pakistan is still lost
Following $600mn Ambani wedding, India has set the stage for its next growth phase, Pakistan is still lost
Following $600mn Ambani wedding, India has set the stage for its next growth phase, Pakistan is still lost