Governor opens healthcare exhibition Published 25 Jul, 2026 06:37am KARACHI: Sindh Governor Syed Nehal Hashmi inaugurated a three-day Healthcare Exhibition at Expo Centre Karachi,...
Aurangzeb calls for transparent drug pricing regime Published 25 Jul, 2026 04:38am ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Friday called for a transparent, evidence-based and consultative...
USD440m pharma deals signed: PM assures China of protecting citizens, investment Published 18 Jul, 2026 06:38am ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif sought to reassure Beijing on Friday that Islamabad would take all possible...
LSM sector grows 6.5% Updated 12 Jun, 2026 09:14am ISLAMABAD: The manufacturing sector registered a strong recovery during 2025-26, as the Large Scale Manufacturing...
Pharma sector seeks bigger share of dollar earnings, eyes $2bn annual exports Published 12 Jun, 2026 12:19am Pharmaceutical companies are allowed to retain 15% of their export
Pharma sector posts record earnings in 2025 Published 11 Apr, 2026 06:16am KARACHI: Pakistan’s listed pharmaceutical sector delivered a record-breaking financial performance in 2025, with...
Pharma sector: Leading Russian insulin maker to invest USD80m Published 31 Mar, 2026 05:24am ISLAMABAD: The leading Russian pharmaceutical company M/s Genetics Pharmaceuticals/M/s Zavod Medsintez LLC,...
DRAP rejects reports of hike in drug prices Updated 30 Mar, 2026 05:29am ISLAMABAD: The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan has firmly rejected recent reports claiming an increase in...
There’s no shortage of essential drugs: PPMA Updated 29 Mar, 2026 06:54am KARACHI: Essential medicines, including insulin and other life-saving drugs, remain widely available across Pakistan...
Pharma firms introduce advanced medications to help patients control diabetes, obesity Updated 25 Feb, 2026 05:57am KARACHI: Pharmaceutical firms in Pakistan recently introduced advanced GLP-1- and GIP-based medications for people...
‘Opening of Philippine pharmaceutical co’s subsidiary reflects increasing investor confidence in Pakistan’ Published 07 Jan, 2026 07:43am ISLAMABAD: Philippine Ambassador to Pakistan Dr Emmanuel R Fernande said the opening of a Philippine pharmaceutical...
CCP, DRAP sign MoU to strengthen cooperation Updated 28 Nov, 2025 06:58am ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) and the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) have...
CCP, DRAP ink MoU to strengthen Pakistan’s pharma sector Published 27 Nov, 2025 11:41am Agreement to enhance the exchange of information and data
ICI Pakistan, now LCI, rejects claims of exiting pharma manufacturing Published 26 Nov, 2025 10:15am Pharmaceutical business continues to grow, says the company
PPMA pinpoints key reasons for business closure by top pharma firms Published 25 Nov, 2025 05:54am ISLAMABAD: Some of the top global pharmaceutical companies have left Pakistan due to a revision of their business...
BR RESEARCH: LSM finally wakes up from slumber Updated 20 Nov, 2025 07:26am The Large-Scale Manufacturing (LSM) seems to be finally waking up from the slumber. Data for September 2025 shows...
Sudan seeks technical support in agri, pharma, maritime sectors Published 17 Oct, 2025 07:47am ISLAMABAD: The government of Sudan has sought Pakistan’s technical cooperation in the development of its...
Using IPO proceeds, Pakistan’s BF Biosciences launches Zeptide to expand diabetes portfolio Published 14 Oct, 2025 12:30pm In a major boost to Pakistan’s pharmaceutical sector, BF Biosciences Limited has introduced Zeptide (Tirzepatide),...
Senate body expresses displeasure over cartelisation in pharma sector Published 22 Aug, 2025 06:00am ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel on Thursday while expressing serious concerns over the cartelisation in the...
USA tariff opens up new pharma export avenues Updated 15 Aug, 2025 08:42am KARACHI: Pakistan’s pharmaceutical sector foresees a window of opportunity to enhance its exports manifolds to the...
Drap issues rapid alert of starting crackdown against unauthorised manufacturers Published 14 Aug, 2025 07:16am ISLAMABAD: The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (Drap) as a part of its efforts to purge the country of...
Pak pharma sector getting global recognition Updated 01 Aug, 2025 11:02am LAHORE: Pakistan's pharma sector is getting global recognition due to the support of Special Investment Facilitation...
Meeting discusses forming Pak-Russia JVs in pharma sector Published 31 Jul, 2025 07:27am ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Russia, Wednesday, discussed and reviewed bilateral relations in industrial cooperation...
Two firms found guilty of Rs1.13bn anti-competitive pact in pharmaceutical sector Published 02 Jul, 2025 07:22pm The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has found two companies, United Distributors Pakistan Limited (UDPL)...
Pharmaceutical sector: CCP grants six exemptions to undertakings for FY2024–25 Published 06 Jun, 2025 05:02am ISLAMABAD: In line with its mandate to promote fair competition and protect consumer welfare, the Competition...
CCP grants six exemptions to pharma sector Published 05 Jun, 2025 03:24pm The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has granted six exemptions to undertakings in the pharmaceutical sector...
Commerce minister says committed to boosting pharma exports Updated 05 Jun, 2025 07:30am ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan reaffirmed his commitment to boosting pharmaceutical ...
Local pharma industry: Govt urged to create conducive environment Published 05 Jun, 2025 06:39am ISLAMABAD: The All Pakistan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association (PPMA) has urged the government to create...
SAAKH Pharmaceutical to invest Rs1bn in new plant Published 05 Jun, 2025 06:08am KARACHI: In a pharmaceutical innovation, SAAKH Group has announced an investment of over PKR 1 billion to develop...
Govt vows full support for pharma sector, announces export issues desk Published 04 Jun, 2025 07:13pm Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan on Wednesday reaffirmed the government commitment to boosting...