Do not use these syringes, DRAP issues alert
- 03-Jun-2026
The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has declared several batches of auto-disable syringes manufactured by six companies as substandard and issued a medical product alert. In a statement, the DRAP has said 3ml and 5ml auto-disable syringes failed to meet required quality standards. The decision was based on testing carried out by the Central […]
PPP-govt dialogue continues over budget allocation matters: sources
- 03-Jun-2026
ISLAMABAD: Contacts between the government and the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) continued as both sides discussed budget 2026-27-related matters, sources told ARY News. According to sources, a PPP delegation comprising senior leaders Naveed Qamar and Sherry Rehman met Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal. During the meeting, discussions focused primarily on the development budget and related […]
PPP, Govt continue budget negotiations amid unresolved concerns: sources
- 03-Jun-2026
ISLAMABAD: The federal government and the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) held an important meeting on the upcoming federal budget 2026-27, with both sides discussing key fiscal and development matters, ARY News reported citing sources. According to sources, budget teams from the government and the PPP participated in the meeting, while Sindh Chief Minister also attended […]
Govt approves barcode system for medicines to combat fake drugs
- 02-Jun-2026
ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has approved the printing of barcodes on medicine packaging as part of a new track-and-trace system aimed at eliminating counterfeit and substandard drugs from the market. The new verification mechanism will enable consumers to check the authenticity of medicines digitally and access verified information about the products they purchase. Federal Minister […]
DRAP declares 17 auto-disable syringes substandard, bans sale and use
- 25-May-2026
ISLAMABAD: The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has launched a major crackdown against substandard auto-disable syringes, declaring 17 syringe batches manufactured by 11 companies as non-compliant with safety standards. According to DRAP, the affected 3ml to 5ml auto-disable syringes failed to meet the required auto-disable functionality standards, raising serious public health concerns. The authority […]
Health ministry makes HIV, Hepatitis tests mandatory before surgeries
- 19-May-2026
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination (NHSR&C) has made HIV and Hepatitis B and C screening mandatory before all surgical and invasive medical procedures across the country. The ministry issued directives for the immediate implementation of infection prevention and control measures aimed at curbing the spread of HIV and hepatitis infections. […]
PMDC issues new guidelines for foreign medical, dental admissions
- 14-May-2026
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has issued fresh guidelines for students seeking admission to foreign medical and dental institutions, outlining mandatory academic requirements and registration procedures, ARY News reported. According to a public notice issued by the council, students intending to enroll in medical and dental colleges abroad must secure at least […]
Russian company to establish insulin manufacturing plant in Pakistan
- 11-May-2026
KARACHI: Russian firm Zavod Medsintez and its local partner, Genetics Pharmaceuticals Private Limited, plan to invest around $80 million in Pakistan’s pharmaceutical sector to begin local production of insulin, sources said on Monday. Under the plan, the two companies will establish an aseptic filling plant and an insulin manufacturing facility in Pakistan in two phases. […]
Govt decides HIV screening of deportees from foreign countries
- 05-May-2026
ISLAMABAD: Federal government has decided to conduct HIV screening of the citizens deported from other countries to curb spread of the disease in the country, sources said. The authorities have decided to conduct HIV screening after increasing registration of the deported Pakistani citizens in AIDS centres. Sources have said that the government has decided to […]
Pakistan 'reports' two new polio cases in 2026
- 01-May-2026
ISLAMABAD: Two new polio cases have been reported in Pakistan, bringing the total number of cases this year to three, ARY News reported on Friday, citing sources. Sources from the National Institute of Health stated that the cases were reported from Bannu and North Waziristan. One case was reported from Jani Khel in Bannu, while […]