{"id":739,"date":"2026-11-08T16:40:36","date_gmt":"2026-11-08T16:40:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goodforfree.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/08\/pakistani-pharma-giant-secures-second-who-prequalification-opening-door-to-global-markets\/"},"modified":"2026-11-08T16:40:36","modified_gmt":"2026-11-08T16:40:36","slug":"pakistani-pharma-giant-secures-second-who-prequalification-opening-door-to-global-markets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goodforfree.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/08\/pakistani-pharma-giant-secures-second-who-prequalification-opening-door-to-global-markets\/","title":{"rendered":"Pakistani Pharma Giant Secures Second WHO Prequalification, Opening Door to Global Markets"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A leading Pakistani pharmaceutical manufacturer has achieved a significant breakthrough by securing World Health Organisation prequalification for its second production facility, a development that industry leaders say could transform Pakistan’s standing in global medicine markets.<\/p>\n

Getz Pharma, Pakistan’s largest pharmaceutical company, received WHO prequalification for its Astola manufacturing site on November 2, with the announcement made public by Executive Chairman Khalid Mahmood during a gathering of healthcare professionals at the facility on Saturday evening.<\/p>\n

The certification represents a major validation of Pakistani manufacturing capabilities, coming nearly a decade after the company’s first facility earned similar recognition in 2017. WHO prequalification is widely regarded as a gold standard in pharmaceutical manufacturing, signaling that a facility meets rigorous international benchmarks for quality control, safety protocols, and production standards.<\/p>\n

For Pakistan, the implications extend far beyond one company’s success. The certification opens pathways for increased pharmaceutical exports to international markets that require WHO-approved suppliers, potentially generating significant foreign exchange earnings for a country facing persistent economic pressures.<\/p>\n

Khalid Mahmood framed the achievement as evidence that Pakistan possesses the technical expertise and industrial infrastructure to compete globally in high-stakes sectors. He emphasized that the recognition benefits not only the company but also Pakistan’s broader reputation as a manufacturing destination, healthcare professionals working in the sector, and millions of patients who rely on affordable, quality medicines.<\/p>\n

The executive chairman highlighted that WHO prequalification involves comprehensive evaluation of manufacturing processes, quality assurance systems, and adherence to good manufacturing practices by an independent international regulatory authority.<\/p>\n

Deputy Managing Director Zeeshan Ahmed stressed that maintaining competitiveness in global pharmaceutical markets requires ongoing investment in cutting-edge manufacturing technology, robust quality systems, and skilled workforce development.<\/p>\n

Healthcare professionals attending the announcement, including bariatric surgeon Dr. Fahad Mirza and members of the Pakistan Aesthetic Surgery Society, praised the milestone as a confidence booster for locally manufactured medicines.<\/p>\n

Pakistan’s pharmaceutical sector has long been a bright spot in the country’s industrial landscape, supplying medicines domestically while gradually expanding export footprints. This latest certification could accelerate that trajectory, particularly as global health organizations and developing nations seek reliable, cost-effective medicine suppliers.<\/p>\n

The achievement comes at a time when Pakistan is working to diversify its export base beyond traditional textiles and agricultural products, with pharmaceuticals identified as a high-potential sector for value-added manufacturing and foreign earnings.<\/p>\n

Industry observers note that building on this success will require sustained policy support, continued quality investments, and strategic marketing to convert international recognition into concrete export contracts across Asia, Africa, and beyond.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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