The federal cabinet has approved the increase in the prices of 146 medicines
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Islamabad ( Web News)
The federal cabinet has approved the increase in the prices of 146 essential life-saving medicines. The meeting was informed by the Ministry of National Health and DRAP that through the online portal of DRAP, citizens can file complaints regarding the non-availability of medicines in the market. Held in Islamabad. On the recommendation of the Ministry of Finance, the Federal Cabinet appointed the Competition Commission of Pakistan and the State Administration of Market Regulation. (SAMR) has approved the signing of a memorandum of understanding between China. Under this memorandum of understanding, the exchange of information and technical capabilities between the two countries will increase. Allowed Tareen to receive the Member of the British Empire Award from King Charles (Swim) of Great Britain in recognition of his services to the field of psychology. The Federal Cabinet has given permission to Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sudhuku to receive the Gold Medal for Aeronautical Merit awarded by Italy. The Government of Italy conferred this honor in recognition of the services of Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhu to the increased cooperation between the Italian and Pakistani Air Forces. On the recommendation of the Ministry of National Health, the Federal Cabinet has approved the increase in the prices of 146 essential life-saving medicines, keeping in view the increasing prices of raw materials in the global market under the hardship category. The meeting was informed by the Ministry of National Health and DRAP that through the online portal of DRAP, citizens can file complaints regarding non-availability of medicines in the market. Speaking to the participants of the meeting, the Prime Minister said that the government is taking all possible steps to provide medicines to the common man at a reasonable price. He further said that the government is framing such policies which will benefit the common man and also develop the pharmaceutical industry. The Prime Minister directed that suggestions should be made to further improve the performance of the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan. The Prime Minister directed that recommendations should be made for the necessary legislation regarding the deregulation of drug prices so that the next elected government could present these recommendations in the Parliament . (CCOE) confirmed the decisions taken in the meeting held on 26 January 2024. * The Federal Cabinet approved the decisions made in the meetings of the Cabinet Committee on Legislative Cases held on January 26, 2024 and January 31, 2024.