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Transparency International Pakistan urges PM to notify alternative medicine rules

Transparency International Pakistan has asked the Prime Minister in Islamabad to immediately notify the Alternative Medicine Rules 2026 after a six-month delay.

A nurse helps a patient in a wheelchair down a hospital corridor, reflecting care and medical professionalism.
File photo A nurse helps a patient in a wheelchair down a hospital corridor, reflecting care and medical professionalism. Photo: RDNE Stock project

Watchdog seeks formal inquiry

The anti-corruption watchdog formally approached the Prime Minister regarding the stalled licensing process. They expressed grave concern that regulations approved by the Federal Cabinet over a month ago remain pending. The organization requested an investigation into claims that interest groups are blocking implementation.

Regulations aim for oversight

Drafted by the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan under the DRAP Act 2012, these rules intend to structure market supervision. The sector has already attracted new investments and created employment opportunities before the delay occurred. Officials warn that continuous postponements undermine efforts to build an accountable mechanism.

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