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Provincial Quota Concerns Halt DRAP Director Appointments

The Balochistan High Court (BHC) has issued a stay order on the appointment of four directors to the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP), following […]

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NICVD’s Impact on Heart Disease Treatment in Pakistan in 2024

In 2024, the National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD) in Pakistan has made significant strides in the treatment of heart diseases, offering care to thousands […]

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 How Deregulation of Non-Essential Medicines is Fueling Growth in the Pharma Industry

in recent years, the deregulation of non-essential medicines has played a significant role in boosting the pharmaceutical industry. This move has not only streamlined the […]

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Russia Develops Free Cancer Vaccine: A New Era in Global Healthcare

In a landmark medical breakthrough, Russia has announced the development of a cancer vaccine that will be distributed free of cost. This initiative marks a […]

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AI Integration in Pharma: PPMA Hosts Workshop to Drive Innovation in Drug Discovery and Personalized Medicine

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 […]

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Leishmaniosis: KP scientists discover indigenous drug for treatment

PESHAWAR: A duo scientists in medicine have succeeded to prepare an indigenous drug for treatment of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis (CL), a painful skin disfiguring and constantly […]

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Medicine production: PPMA urges PM to withdraw 17pc tax on raw materials

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers’ Association (PPMA) has urged Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to immediately withdraw the unjust 17 percent general sales tax imposed by […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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. […]