March 16, 2026
KARACHI: Pakistan’s pharmaceutical industry is pushing to expand its export footprint and is urging the government to adopt supportive policies that could foster substantial growth in this promising sector. With strategic government assistance, industry experts
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ISLAMABAD: Senate Chairman Syed Yusuf Raza Gillani has encouraged Pakistan’s pharmaceutical industry to adopt local herbal plants for producing raw materials, which could significantly reduce reliance on imports and save foreign exchange. Speaking at the
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KARACHI: Tauqeer Ul Haq has been elected as the new Chairman of the Pakistan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association (PPMA) for the 2024-26 term. Alongside him, Shafiq Ahmed Abbasi has been chosen as the Senior Vice-Chairman, while
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A severe shortage of essential and lifesaving medicines has swept across Pakistan, endangering patients who depend on these critical drugs. Pharmacies and wholesale markets in Lahore and other cities have reported an alarming unavailability of
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The 7th Pakistan Pharma Summit, hosted at Islamabad’s Serena Hotel, attracted key industry leaders, government officials, and international experts to discuss the future of Pakistan’s pharmaceutical sector. Mian Khalid Misbah ur Rehman, Chairman of the
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The Pakistan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers’ Association (PPMA) recently hosted a groundbreaking workshop, “The Future of Pharma: AI Integration for Enhanced Drug Discovery and Personalized Medicine,” in Karachi. Led by AI expert Dr. Semih Kumluk of PwC
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A leading biopharmaceutical joint venture (JV), BF Biosciences (BFBIO), has set its sights on doubling its exports through a phased expansion plan. This follows the successful establishment of a state-of-the-art European-standard manufacturing plant, designed in
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The Punjab Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, has approved several key healthcare reforms to improve medical services across the province. A major highlight is the launch of the Children’s Heart Surgery Programme,
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At the 7th Belt and Road Forum for Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Development, Pakistani Ambassador to China, Khalil Hashmi, expressed Pakistan’s desire to enhance collaboration with China and other nations in advancing TCM research and
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Daiichi Sankyo and Merck have announced that their investigational drug, patritumab deruxtecan, successfully met its primary endpoint in a late-stage clinical trial. This study demonstrated that the drug extended the time patients with non-small cell
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