NO DECLINE IN MEDICINE PRICES EVEN AFTER 48 HOURS OF PM’S ORDERS

Published On 15 Feb, 2021
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ISLAMABAD (9 News) – The pharmaceutical association denied to accept the decision of incumbent government as there was no decrease in the prices of medicines after the 48 hours of Prime Minister Imran Khan’s order.

The pharmaceutical association paid no heed to the prime minister’s ultimatum of 72 hours. After the notification, the medicines companies demanded to cut the taxes for decreasing the prices of medicines as previous level.

After a hike in prices of medicines, government had ordered to immediately reduce the prices. Federal Minister for Health Amir Kyani also vowed to take strict action against medicine mafia but nothing was done in this regard.
PM orders action against people behind hike in medicine prices
On Wednesday, Prime Minister Imran Khan has ordered to take immediate action against the people behind hike in the prices of medicine. According to the details garnered, the prime minister directed to bring the prices of medicine to the previous position within 72 hours.