Pharma Sector Poised to Boost Exports \u2013 President Usman Shaukat
\n Rawalpindi
\nThe CEO of the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP), Mr. Asim Rauf, visited the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) and participated in a meeting of the Standing Committee on Pharmaceuticals. During the meeting, Mr. Rauf emphasized that ensuring the availability of quality medicines remains a top priority for the government. He highlighted efforts to streamline the processes for licensing and registration, making them more efficient and business-friendly to unlock the true potential of Pakistan\u2019s pharmaceutical sector and drive export growth.
\nThe meeting, presided over by RCCI President Mr. Usman Shaukat, also included Mr. Umar Farooq, Chairman of the Standing Committee on Pharmaceuticals. The committee members expressed their appreciation for DRAP\u2019s proactive role in supporting the pharmaceutical industry and modernizing the regulatory framework.
\nSpeaking on the occasion, Mr. Usman Shaukat stated, \u201cThe pharmaceutical sector holds immense potential to expand Pakistan\u2019s exports. With a significant pharma cluster located in the Rawalpindi region, there is substantial demand for Pakistani medicines in Central Asia and Africa. Simplifying the processes for licensing, registration, and certification will be key to harnessing this potential.\u201d
\nThe meeting was attended by notable figures, including Group Leader Mr. Sohail Altaf, Senior Vice President Mr. Khalid Farooq Qazi, Vice President Mr. Fahad Barlas, Executive Committee members, and other distinguished members of the chamber.
\nThe participants discussed strategies to enhance collaboration between DRAP and the pharmaceutical industry, address existing challenges, and capitalize on export opportunities to contribute to the national economy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Pharma Sector Poised to Boost Exports \u2013 President Usman Shaukat Rawalpindi The CEO of the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP), Mr. Asim Rauf, visited the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) and participated in a meeting of the Standing Committee on Pharmaceuticals. During the meeting, Mr. Rauf emphasized that ensuring the availability of […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":449688,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-449676","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-business"},"yoast_head":"\n