Fake medicines case: Apex court summons DG FIA

F.P. Report

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court summoned the Director General of Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) in a fake medicines case on Wednesday.

Chief Justice Saqib Nisar headed the three-member bench of the Supreme Court, heard a complaint lodged by the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) with the Supreme Court’s Human Rights Cell against Everest Pharmaceuticals for manufacturing fake drugs.

The complainant stated the owner of the company Chaudhry used his political reference and influence to threaten to DRAP staff.

CJP remarked that the court will not allow FIA and NAB to intervene in the matters of DRAP.

During the hearing, FIA also submitted a report in the court prepared by FIA in the medicines case.

Moreover, Deputy Attorney General informed the court that a challan in the case has also been submitted. According to the challan factory owner Chaudhry Usman has been held responsible.

Moreover, DRAP chief executive officer (CEO) shared that three cases have been registered against Usman, adding that DRAP has so far conducted 1,217 inspections and sealed 195 factories.

The apex court ordered DRAP to submit a report on an investigation against fake medicines in 15 days.