KARACHI June 16, 2011: Sindh Health Minister Dr Saghir Ahmad has assured the pharmaceutical industry of the government’s support in establishing the FDA-approved drug manufacturing plants in the province.
Speaking at the Award Ceremony and Gala Dinner of the First Pakistan Pharma Summit, organized by the Pakistan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association (PPMA) recently, he said that the government was committed to assisting industries in creating employment opportunities and earning foreign exchange for the country.
Dr Saghir Ahmed offered his support to the PPMA in removing obstacles hindering progress and strengthening local pharmaceutical industry.
He said that there has to be a balanced representation from all the provinces in the appellate boards to be established in each province for handling complaints against drug industry and issues related to pricing of drugs.
Speaking on the occasion, Adviser to Prime Minister Mirza Ikhtiar Baig said that this conference, which happens to be the first of its kind, will prove extremely helpful for the growth and development of pharma industry.
He asked the PPMA to provide him with a list of pharmaceutical products that they wish to include in “Zero-rated” for exports to China. Such a list, he said, was being currently prepared by the government.
Earlier, M. Haroon Qasim, Chairman, PPMA said one of the biggest challenges that the pharmaceutical industry is currently facing is the health ministry's proposed transfer to provinces which will also cause the devolution of the pharmaceutical industry. There is a danger in this because standards of every province will be different, he added.
Dr. Kaiser Waheed, Managing Director, Medisure Pharma, Muhammad Amin Khan, Chairman, Zafa Group of Companies and others also spoke at the occasion.
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