Islamabad, June 13, 2025: The Competition Appellate Tribunal (CAT) has upheld a significant decision by the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP), confirming that a pharmaceutical company misled hospitals by falsely marketing …
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Lifestyle
Pakistan Prepares for Pharmaceutical Shortages Amid India Trade Suspension
by Web Deskby Web DeskWith trade ties to India suspended, Pakistani health authorities have initiated emergency measures to safeguard critical pharmaceutical supplies, as the country braces for potential shortages of life-saving medicines and raw …
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Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) Orders Immediate Recall of Substandard Medicines and Medical Products
by Hamza Irshadby Hamza IrshadIslamabad, Mar 2025: The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has initiated an urgent recall of multiple pharmaceutical products after detecting impurities in various batches, raising serious concerns over drug …
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Health & Fitness
Government Greenlights Price Hike for 146 Essential Life-Saving Medicines
by Hamza Irshadby Hamza IrshadMedicines In a recent development, the caretaker federal cabinet, under the chairmanship of interim Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar in Islamabad, approved a price increase for 146 essential life-saving medicines. …
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Health & Fitness
DRAP Recalls Cough Syrup with ‘Poisonous Ingredients,’ Launches Nationwide Investigation
ISLAMABAD: The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has taken decisive action following the discovery of “poisonous impurities” in cough syrup and its imported raw material. The hazardous impurities were …
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Health & Fitness
Pfizer’s Updated COVID Shots En Route to Pakistan Amidst Spreading New Variant Concerns
by Hamza Irshadby Hamza IrshadCOVID ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is poised to receive 200,000 doses of Pfizer’s updated COVID vaccine (2023-24 formula) from the United States in the coming days, with an additional 300,000 doses from …
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ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Authority (FIA) has arrested a suspect in Sector F-10 for allegedly distributing fraudulent degrees. The FIA team discovered printed degrees, certificates, fake university stamps, and admission …
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Afghan Refugees ISLAMABAD: The caretaker federal cabinet, in a series of decisions on Wednesday, addressed key issues and initiated policy changes. One prominent decision involved the extension of the deadline …
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The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) carried out a raid on Tuesday, shutting down a factory in Karachi suspected of producing counterfeit medicines. Six individuals, including the factory owner, …
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National
Caretaker Health Minister Initiates Urgent Registration of Crucial Medicines for Uninterrupted Supply in Pakistan
Under the guidance of Caretaker Federal Minister for Health Dr Nadeem Jan, substantial strides have been taken to guarantee the availability of life-saving medications in Pakistan. The Ministry of Health’s …