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PPMA & NPO STRENGTHEN GLOBAL COMPLIANCE FOR PHARMA EXPORTS
PPMA, in collaboration with NPO, held an industry seminar in Karachi focused on global compliance and export readiness. The session

إِنَّا لِلَّهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ SAD DEMISE OF DR. SHAIEKH KAISER WAHEED
With profound grief, the Pakistan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association (PPMA) mourns the sad demise of Dr. Shaikh Kaiser Waheed, Chairman of

STRENGTHENING GLOBAL COMPLIANCE FOR PHARMA EXPORTS
In collaboration with PPMA, a new technical initiative has been launched to support pharmaceutical manufacturers in aligning with stringent international

EXPANDING PAKISTAN’S PHARMA REACH IN AFRICA
Pakistan and Ethiopia engage in key discussions focused on accelerating regulatory approvals and improving market access to bolster pharmaceutical exports

PAKISTAN INITIATES 2D BARCODE SYSTEM ON MEDICINES
A landmark step towards patient safety and product authenticity! Effective 9th October 2026, 2D Barcodes and Serialization are now mandatory

23RD HEALTH ASIA EXHIBITION
The 23rd Health Asia & Pharma Asia Exhibition kicked off at Karachi Expo Centre, gathering delegates and health experts from

LOCAL VACCINE & MEDICAL EQUIPMENT PRODUCTION SET TO BEGIN SOON
Federal Health Minister Syed Mustafa Kamal has announced that local production of vaccines and medical equipment will start soon, backed

URGENT CALL TO NOTIFY LIFE-SAVING DRUG PRICES
Despite completing DRAP registration and obtaining Cabinet Committee approval, vital cancer and specialty medicines remain legally unavailable across the country

Action Plan to Expand Global Pharma Exports
Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan chaired a high-level review, directing Foreign Trade Wings to formulate country-specific plans prioritizing

From 52 to 100+ Global Markets!
Pakistan is moving toward WHO Maturity Level-3 accreditation by April 2027—a landmark step announced by Health Minister Syed Mustafa Kamal.

MRP Approval for 52 Essential Life-Saving Medicines
The Cabinet Committee for Drug Pricing, chaired by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, has approved Maximum Retail Prices (MRPs) for 52

Senate Standing Committee on Health Meeting — Karachi
PPMA presented the pharmaceutical industry’s perspective on key sector issues, including the deregulation of non-essential medicines. The meeting was presided