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Pakistan Launches Fast-Track Device Licensing in $30 Billion Health-Exports Push

The health minister said the new DRAP portal targets 20-day approvals to replace years-long, corruption-prone procedures.

Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal vows to boost exports through concrete reforms.

Overview

  • At Karachi's 'Made in Karachi – Medical Devices' seminar, Syed Mustafa Kamal set a five-year goal to lift medical-device and pharmaceutical exports to $30 billion.
  • Current exports are under $1 billion, and the Medical Devices Association is pursuing a near-term $3 billion increase.
  • Officials said companies can now submit applications online in minutes and receive licenses in roughly 20 days via DRAP.
  • The minister contrasted the new system with past approvals that took one to three and a half years and reportedly involved bribes and missing files.
  • Speakers stressed raising product quality and expanding local manufacturing in Karachi to reduce import dependence and gain global market acceptance.