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…
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Tauqeer Ul Haq Elected as New PPMA Chairman for 2024-26 Term
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…
Pakistan Pharma Summit 2024: Industry Leaders Strategize for Pharmaceutical Growth
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,…
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…
The National Pharmaceutical Alliance Secures Clean Sweep Victory in PPMA Elections
National Pharmaceutical Alliance Dominates PPMA Elections for 2024-26 Under the guidance and leadership of prominent figures including Mian Asad Shuja-ur-Rehman (Chairman), Khawaja Shahzeb Akram, Ch. Yousaf Ali, Mian Khalid Misbah-ur-Rehman, Shafique A….
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…