A step towards safer medicines Published 13 Nov, 2026 05:14am EDITORIAL: The introduction of a centralised track-and-trace system for pharmaceutical products in Pakistan marks a...
Govt intends to abolish super tax: FBR chairman Published 05 Nov, 2026 05:31am KARACHI: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Rashid Mahmood Langrial has said that the government intends to...
World Bank links USD600m financing to wheat, sugar trade reforms Published 28 Oct, 2026 04:46am ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has proposed linking a USD 600 million financing programme for Pakistan to a series of...
Case-by-case review of pending drug-pricing cases ‘almost complete’ Published 26 Oct, 2026 11:07pm DRAP reviewing existing drug-pricing formula and examining provisions that might hinder determination of fair and accurate prices, ministry says
LDDB restructuring: PM orders setting up livestock vaccine production facility Published 20 Oct, 2026 05:10am ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday ordered a restructuring of the country’s Livestock and Dairy...
PM Shehbaz announces to set up national plant to produce livestock vaccines Published 19 Oct, 2026 06:18pm Orders restructuring of livestock and dairy development board
2D barcode system implemented to eradicate fake medicines: Kamal Published 16 Oct, 2026 07:29am ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for National Health Services and Regulations, Mustafa Kamal, has said that his ministry...
DRAP announces 2D barcoding and serialization Published 13 Oct, 2026 05:04am ISLAMABAD: The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has announced that compliance with the 2D barcoding and...
Drug licensing, registration rules: TIP moves PMO for notification Published 06 Oct, 2026 05:18am ISLAMABAD: Transparency International Pakistan (TIP) has formally approached the Prime Minister Office, calling for...
Pakistan pharma industry opposes proposal to alter the drug pricing formula Published 04 Sep, 2026 05:29am Pakistan’s pharmaceutical manufacturing industry has expressed concern over a federal minister’s directives to amend...
Revision of regulatory framework governing drug pricing ordered Published 29 Aug, 2026 05:25am ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Establishment Division, Senator Ahad Cheema, has directed the...
Govt mulls revision of DRAP pricing formula Published 28 Aug, 2026 12:08pm Says drug-pricing decisions have a direct impact on millions of households
Historic reforms introduced in DRAP during current govt: minister Published 19 Aug, 2026 04:48am ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry said on Tuesday that the reforms...
Pakistan, Türkiye discuss cooperation in health sector Published 12 Aug, 2026 06:04am ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Türkiye discussed bilateral cooperation in the health sector and agreed to further...
Concern voiced over higher duties on raw material for drugs Published 09 Aug, 2026 02:24am LAHORE: Expressing concern over high duties on medicines raw material, manufacturers of different medicines have...
AI to revolutionize pharma industry, says expert Published 02 Aug, 2026 04:02am KARACHI: Artificial intelligence is poised to redefine Pakistan’s pharmaceutical sector, turning conventional...
Swift work on local vaccine production project decided Published 24 Jul, 2026 06:35am ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of National Health Services and Regulations has decided to accelerate work on the local...
Pakistan-China B2B conference held: Country secures USD629.5m in agreements: Kamal Published 23 Jul, 2026 05:26am ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination Mustafa Kamal has said that...
Pakistan offers strong Investment opportunities in Pharmaceutical sector: Kamal Published 19 Jul, 2026 02:23am ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for national health services, regulations and coordination Syed Mustafa Kamal on...
16 deals inked as Sino-Pak B2B investment moot concludes Published 19 Jul, 2026 02:23am ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan-China Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Business-to-Business (B2B) Investment Conference 2026...
Pharmaceutical, Healthcare B2B investment conference begins from 17th Published 16 Jul, 2026 05:00am ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is all set to host a two-day Pharmaceutical and Healthcare business-to-business (B2B)investment...
An avoidable drug crisis Published 15 Jul, 2026 02:14am EDITORIAL: Pakistan’s healthcare debate has long been dominated by one question: how to keep medicines affordable?...
SIFC to host Pakistan–China Pharmaceutical & Healthcare B2B Investment Conference this month Published 14 Jul, 2026 01:38pm The Pakistan-China B2B Investment Conference 2026 will connect industry leaders to explore joint ventures, technology transfer, and boost healthcare innovation
PM Shehbaz orders to ban substandard syringes Published 03 Jul, 2026 03:17pm PM Shehbaz Sharif bans substandard syringes nationwide to immediately prevent infectious diseases and safeguard public health.
Cabinet greenlights policy for advancing vaccine production Published 19 Jun, 2026 05:50am ISLAMABAD: The Federal Cabinet has granted in-principle approval to the draft “National Policy for Advancing...
Cabinet approves track- and-trace system for drugs Updated 03 Jun, 2026 09:11am ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for National Health Services and Regulation Mustafa Kamal announced on Thursday that the...
First Pakistani pharma company recognized by PIC/S for injections, eye drops Updated 04 Jun, 2026 07:08pm KARACHI: In a historical development, a Pakistan-based pharmaceutical company has secured the prestigious PIC/S...
Pakistan govt notifies prices for 35 new life-saving medicines Published 15 May, 2026 07:56pm Medicines include treatments for cancer, heart disease, and typhoid
Bid to tackle life-threatening diseases: PM orders screening of patients at all govt hospitals Published 06 May, 2026 05:58am ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday ordered screening of patients in all government hospitals, in a...
The Searle Company Limited Updated 06 May, 2026 08:39am The Searle Company Limited (PSX: SEARL) was incorporated in Pakistan as a private limited company in 1965 and was...