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ISLAMABAD, Oct 23 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production, Haroon Akhtar Khan on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting of the Prime Minister’s Committee on Incentivizing Local Manufacturing of Vaccines to review progress, identify hurdles, and finalize the roadmap for a National Vaccine Policy.
Speaking on the occasion, Haroon Akhtar Khan stated that as per the directions of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, all-out efforts were being made to promote indigenous vaccine production in Pakistan, according to press release issued here,.
He informed that a high-level committee has already been constituted under the Prime Minister’s instructions to facilitate local manufacturing of vaccines.
He emphasized that local vaccine production was essential for Pakistan’s national health security and economic resilience. “The government is developing a comprehensive policy to promote local manufacturing of vaccines, which will not only reduce the import bill but also strengthen the national economy,” he said.
Khan further stated that the National Vaccine Policy would soon be finalized. “Local production of vaccines will ensure health security and economic self-reliance for Pakistan,” he added.
Highlighting the broader impact, the SAPM said that the development of the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors would create new employment opportunities in the country. “Local vaccine production will enhance our preparedness to effectively respond to future pandemics and emergencies,” he noted.
He also mentioned that the government was in active contact with international organizations for technology transfer and investment partnerships.
The establishment of a Pakistan Vaccine Manufacturers Alliance would strengthen institutional coordination, while steps are being taken to enhance the capacity of the National Institute of Health (NIH) and the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP).