ISLAMABAD
\nChairman Senate Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Wednesday said Pakistan\u2019s pharmaceutical exports had reached a record USD 457 million in the last fiscal year, registering 34 percent growth \u2014 the highest in over two decades.
\nDelivering the keynote address at the 8th Pakistan Pharma Summit and the 4th Pharma Export Summit & Awards (PESA 2025), he termed the achievement a matter of national pride, noting that Pakistan now meets the vast majority of its pharmaceutical needs through local production.
\nGilani congratulated the top 50 exporters of pharmaceuticals and allied products, honored at the PESA Awards, calling them the \u201ctorchbearers of Pakistan\u2019s growing stature in international markets.\u201d
\nThe event, organized by the Pakistan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers\u2019 Association (PPMA), brought together exporters, industry leaders, policymakers, and international experts. Gilani was received by Tauqeer Ul Haq, Chairman PPMA, Dr. Kaiser Waheed, Chairman Organizing Committee, and Co-Chairmen Haroon Qasim and Asad Shuja.
\nHighlighting the sector\u2019s transformation, he pointed to the adoption of artificial intelligence, digital health platforms, and advanced manufacturing technologies, as well as policy support through reduced duties on Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) and the launch of PharmEx Pakistan.
\nHe assured the industry of Parliament\u2019s full support, stressing that relevant Senate and National Assembly committees remain committed to enabling better legislation, aligning policies, and encouraging investment in research and development.
\nWelcoming international delegates, Gilani underscored the importance of global partnerships, technology transfer, and adherence to international certifications, including those from the World Health Organization (WHO), to expand Pakistan\u2019s footprint in advanced markets.
\n\u201cThe way forward lies in a progressive approach that links innovation, collaboration, and sustainability,\u201d he said, adding that with resilience and determination, Pakistan\u2019s pharmaceutical industry could capture a much larger share of the trillion-dollar global market.
\nHe concluded by congratulating PPMA leadership and award recipients, reaffirming the Senate\u2019s support for building a stronger, healthier Pakistan.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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