230 students have been awarded diplomas in Professional Pharmaceutical Regulatory Sciences, aiming to bridge the gap in pharmaceutical export capabilities between Pakistan and India. During the inauguration ceremony at Yousuf Digital Library, Ojha Campus, experts expressed their concerns about the significant gap in pharmaceutical exports. The chief guest of the event was Vice Chancellor Professor Jahan Ara Hassan.
Organized by the Dow Institute of Biological, Biochemical, and Pharmaceutical Sciences under the Dow University of Health Sciences, the program was attended by former Vice Chancellor Professor Muhammad Saeed Qureshi, Registrar Dr. Ashar Afaq, and distinguished figures from the education and pharmaceutical sectors. Speakers emphasized the importance of developing expertise in regulatory matters, which is a major obstacle to Pakistan’s export potential.
Professor Jahan Ara Hassan highlighted Dow University’s commitment to expanding professional education in the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors. The gathering provided a platform to discuss the crucial role of regulatory sciences in shaping Pakistan’s pharmaceutical landscape. The university’s faculty praised the perseverance of the graduating students and acknowledged the institution’s role in training professionals capable of competing nationally and internationally.
The introduction of the Professional Pharmaceutical Regulatory Sciences diploma is a groundbreaking step for the country, equipping the pharmaceutical industry with essential regulatory experts. Sanofi Pharma CEO Tauqeer Haq highlighted the urgent need for young experts in regulatory fields, who are essential to navigating the complex web of international and local laws to enhance exports. The event concluded with Professor Jahan Ara Hassan presenting awards to the program’s supporters, marking a promising step towards elevating Pakistan’s pharmaceutical export capabilities.