Why a deadlock in budget talks between PPP and Govt?
- 06-Jun-2026
ISLAMABAD: The PPP sources have highlighted the reasons behind the deadlock between the party and the government in budget talks. People’s Party sources have said that the government failed to implement the agreement over budget, which is the reason of the deadlock between two sides. “The government has been bound under the agreement to provide […]
DRAP secures observer status at International Council for Harmonisation
- 05-Jun-2026
ISLAMABAD: The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has achieved another significant international milestone after being granted Observer Status by the International Council for Harmonisation (ICH). According to DRAP spokesperson, the status was awarded during an ICH meeting held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on 2 and 3 June. Federal Minister for Health Mustafa Kamal […]
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari 'declines' govt's request to cut short GB visit
- 05-Jun-2026
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has reportedly declined federal govt’s request to cut short his Gilgit-Baltistan visit and return to the federal capital for budget 2026-27 consultation, ARY News reported, quoting well-placed sources. Sources said government representatives approached senior PPP figures and requested that PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari return to […]
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 […]