Gulf crisis sparks drug supply fears; pharma costs seen rising

• Drap says Pakistan has sufficient drug stocks for three months, with alternative supply routes being explored • Pharmaceutical manufacturers foresee rising production costs due to higher energy prices and possible rupee devaluation ISLAMABAD: While the cost of medical treatment has already become unbearable for the majority of families in Pakistan, the ongoing Middle East crisis has triggered rumours that the availability of life-saving drugs may become an issue in coming weeks. The situati...

By none@none.com (Ikram Junaidi)