As Pakistan experiences the after-effects of the monsoon season, combined with urbanization and poor sanitation, the country is witnessing a rise in mosquito-borne diseases, including dengue, chikungunya, Zika virus, and malaria. Health…
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Rs2.87 Billion Cancer Treatment Project Delayed Due to Bureaucratic Hurdles
A crucial project aimed at providing free cancer treatment to patients across Pakistan has been delayed by a year due to bureaucratic obstacles within the Ministry of Health. The initiative, valued at…
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 Karachi. Led by AI expert Dr. Semih…
Pakistan Reports 3 New Polio Cases, Bringing 2024 Total to 21
The National Emergency Operation Centre (NEOC) confirmed on Saturday that three new polio cases have emerged in Pakistan, bringing the total for 2024 to 21. The latest cases were reported from Balochistan,…
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,…
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…
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…