Macter gaining market share, and diversifying into cosmetics
The biopharmaceutical manufacturer saw revenue growth faster than industry average, and also plans to launch a GLP 1 product
Afghan trade halt hits Pakistan’s $200 million pharma exports, medicine containers struck at Torkham, Chaman borders
PPMA warns over 50 pharma firms face losses as temperature-sensitive medicines risk expiry; industry urges govt to allow exports on humanitarian grounds
Senate panel alarmed as medicine prices jump 32% after price controls lifted
Health ministry reports some essential drugs have doubled in cost, prompting inquiry into deregulation impact; Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association disputes the official figures
Govt backs PPMA’s expansion plans, discusses roadmap for $3 billion pharma export target by 2028
PharmEx Pakistan platform set to drive pharmaceutical exports to $3 billion in three years, and $10 billion over the next five years
Pakistan loses up to Rs50bn annually to unethical drug marketing, say DRAP officialsÂ
DRAP CEO says irrational drug use accounts for nearly a quarter of Pakistan’s total health budget and is accelerating antimicrobial resistanceÂ
DRAP’s survey on drug price hikes irks pharmaceutical manufacturers
Third-party survey initiated in response to public outcry over rising medicine prices after deregulation of non-essential drugs; PPMA voices concerns over lack of industry stakeholder involvement
Citi Pharma’s veterinary subsidiary begins operations, launching 32 products initially
Citi Veterinary Limited projects a turnover of Rs 1.5 billion for FY 2025-26, with plans to establish Pakistan's first dedicated veterinary Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) plant
Searle secures DRAP’s approval for Denosumab biosimilar injections
Company prepares commercial rollout of 60mg and 120mg doses for osteoporosis and oncology care
Pakistan’s pharma sector eyes US market expansion with new tariff advantage
New tariff policy provides Pakistan a competitive edge over India and China; regulatory approvals from US authorities will be crucial for unlocking this potentialÂ
Government approves exemption for import of unregistered lifesaving drugs for hospitals
Exemption covers anti-cancer, cardiac, and essential lifesaving drugs, allowing hospitals to access therapies not yet registered in Pakistan for another five yearsÂ
Transparency International says some branded medicines in Pakistan cost up to 4,000% more than generics
Transparency International Pakistan urges government to implement generic medicine policy to address significant price disparities between branded and non-branded drugs
Haleon Pakistan targets expansion to 19 countries, aims for 10% export sales share
Haleon plans to boost exports and local manufacturing, with focus on Vietnam, Philippines and local sourcing to reduce import reliance
Pakistan to import insulin from Russia through pharmaceutical joint ventures
Joint ventures to strengthen insulin supply, with focus on local manufacturing and price regulation
Highnoon Laboratories partners with Bangladesh-based Beximco Pharmaceuticals for strategic collaboration
Both firms sign MoU to distribute and market specialised pharmaceutical products in Pakistan, focusing on key therapeutic areas
Pakistan’s pharmaceutical exports hit 34% growth in FY25, marking a two-decade high
Exports of locally produced medicines reach $457 million, with deregulation policy boosting growth