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…
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NIH Issues Advisory for Chikungunya Virus Control Amid Rising Cases in Pakistan
The National Institute of Health (NIH) has released an urgent advisory to help prevent and control the spread of Chikungunya virus across Pakistan, particularly in Karachi and other affected regions. The virus,…
World Better Positioned Against Mpox Than COVID, Says Gavi Vaccine Alliance
The global approach to tackling the mpox epidemic is significantly improved by the lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Gavi vaccine alliance. Gavi’s Chief Sania Nishtar emphasized that the…
New XEC Covid Variant: Symptoms and Spread in the UK
A new Covid variant, XEC, is emerging as a potential dominant strain, according to scientists. First identified in Germany in June, XEC cases have since been reported in the UK, US, Denmark,…
PPMA condemns allegations against efficacy of Pakistani drugs
KARACHI: The Pakistan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association (PPMA) on Tuesday strongly condemned and categorically dismissed recent media reports in which it was alleged that the drugs produced in Pakistan often “do not meet…
Import of pharma products: PCDA voices concern over new infrastructure cess
KARACHI: The Pakistan Chemist and Druggist Association (PCDA) has raised serious concerns over the imposition of infrastructure cess at the import stage, imposed by the Excise, Taxation & Narcotics Control Department of…
Sales Tax Rules, 2006: KTBA seeks inclusion of pharma sector under Rule 18A
KARACHI: The Karachi Tax Bar Association (KTBA) has formally requested the inclusion of the pharmaceutical sector under Rule 18A of the Sales Tax Rules, 2006. In a letter addressed to the Member…
3-day Pharma Asia Exhibition concludes
KARACHI: The three-day 21st Pharma Asia Exhibition, the premier pharmaceutical exhibition in the region, successfully concluded Thursday at the Expo Centre, here on Thursday. The event, organized by E-Commerce Gateway, featured Deputy…
BIOSECURE Act heads for possible vote in House of Representatives next week
After running up against a roadblock earlier this summer, the controversial BIOSECURE Act could gain new momentum next week. The U.S. House of Representatives is slated to consider the legislation during the…
BF Biosciences enters into agreement with Lucky Core Industries
Pakistan’s pharmaceutical company BF Biosciences Limited (BFBL) has entered into a contract manufacturing and supply agreement with Lucky Core Industries Limited (LCI). The development was shared by Ferozsons Laboratories Limited, the parent…