Balanced pharma regulations sought

LAHORE: Punjab Governor Muhammad Balighur Rehman, addressing media at the inauguration of the two-day Pak Pharma and Healthcare Expo at Lahore’s Expo Centre, underscored the importance of a balanced regulatory framework for the pharmaceutical industry, according to a statement release on Wednesday. He stressed that while the caretaker government’s initiative to deregulate medicine prices was commendable, regulations should not be overly stringent, risking the departure of pharmaceutical companies from the industry. According to the statement, the 16th Pak Pharma & Healthcare Exhibition & Conference (PPE) commenced with over 400 stalls and the participation of 100 foreign and local exhibitors. The event was organised by Prime Event Management with support from the Pakistan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association (PPMA).