KARACHI: The National Productivity Organization (NPO) and the Pakistan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association (PPMA) have called for stronger international regulatory compliance and quality standards to improve the global competitiveness of Pakistan\u2019s pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industry and expand its access to international markets.<\/p>\n
Speaking at an industry dissemination seminar held at the PPMA Office in Karachi on October 30, 2026, NPO Chief Executive Officer M. Alamgir Chaudhry said Pakistan\u2019s pharmaceutical and nutraceutical sector needed enhanced technical capacity, better productivity and effective government-industry collaboration to support sustainable industrial development and export growth.<\/p>\n
He also briefed participants on the mandates, initiatives and services of NPO Pakistan and the Asian Productivity Organization (APO), Japan, and urged pharmaceutical manufacturers to benefit from their technical assistance, training and capacity-building programmes.<\/p>\n
PPMA Chairman Adnan Hirani underlined the importance of technical capacity building and broader industry collaboration to help pharmaceutical companies meet international regulatory requirements. He said the sector needed to explore new global markets and increase pharmaceutical exports through continuous improvement in manufacturing practices, production capabilities and quality standards.<\/p>\n
Former PPMA Chairman Dr Shaiekh Kaiser Waheed welcomed the guests and participants and appreciated the initiative taken by NPO and PPMA for strengthening the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industry. He stressed the need to align pharmaceutical manufacturing practices and quality management systems with international standards to improve product quality, ensure regulatory compliance and strengthen export readiness.<\/p>\n
The seminar was organised by NPO, which works under the Ministry of Industries and Production, Government of Pakistan, in collaboration with PPMA and the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI). It was part of the APO Technical Expert Service (TES) on Pharmaceutical and Nutraceutical Industry Development, implemented from October 20 to 30, 2026.<\/p>\n
The initiative is aimed at strengthening regulatory compliance, improving productivity and enhancing the export readiness of Pakistan\u2019s pharmaceutical and nutraceutical companies, with a particular focus on Global Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Pharmaceutical Inspection Co-operation Scheme (PIC\/S) principles and US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requirements.<\/p>\n
Chuan Yao, an international technical expert from Singapore with more than 30 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, GMP\/cGMP, PIC\/S, US FDA requirements, regulatory compliance and inspection preparedness, provided technical guidance under the programme. He conducted company-level assessments and supported capacity-building activities, helping participating companies identify compliance gaps and consider practical steps to address them.<\/p>\n
The technical assistance under the programme covered PIC\/S principles, GMP\/cGMP standards, production processes, quality assurance and control, documentation, validation, data integrity, regulatory affairs and inspection preparedness. The programme also seeks to strengthen quality management systems, identify priority corrective actions and improve companies\u2019 readiness to meet international regulatory requirements.<\/p>\n
According to the organisers, the findings and lessons learned from the initiative are expected to support the development of a model FDA compliance framework for wider application across the industry.<\/p>\n
As part of the broader initiative, industry dissemination seminars were also held in Rawalpindi and Lahore on October 26 and 28, respectively, to share technical knowledge, expert guidance and international best practices with a wider audience across Pakistan\u2019s pharmaceutical and nutraceutical sector.<\/p>\n
The initiative is aligned with Pakistan\u2019s Pharmaceuticals Export Strategy 2023-2027, which recognises pharmaceuticals as a priority export sector. It also supports the objectives of URAAN Pakistan and the National Economic Transformation Plan 2024-29, particularly in the areas of export-led growth, workforce development and industrial competitiveness.<\/p>\n
Through the initiative, NPO, PPMA and RCCI reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening technical capabilities, improving industrial productivity, promoting international best practices and enabling Pakistani pharmaceutical and nutraceutical enterprises to benefit from greater opportunities in global markets.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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