Drap, Iranian agency to collaborate in production of life-saving drugs.

ISLAMABAD -- While India has been supplying raw materials and vaccines in the region, the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (Drap) and the Iranian Federal Drug Agency (FDA) are going to collaborate in production of life-saving drugs.

The move will help Pakistan arrange medicines and meet requirements in case of a trade ban with India.

According to an official statement, during the visit of an Iranian delegation, both the sides discussed opportunities of mutual cooperation in the field of pharmaceutical manufacturing, availability of life-saving drugs and vaccines, growth of medical devices industry and surgical items.

Drap's Chief Executive Officer Asim Rauf briefed the Iranian delegation about the potential and needs of Pakistan's therapeutic goods industry.

The Iranian side showed interest in starting talks on possible avenues of cooperation and to draw a roadmap for attaining...