The FIA has shut down a factory producing counterfeit pharmaceuticals.
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According to the information provided, there is now an operation taking place to suppress the sale of illegal and counterfeit pharmaceuticals. This operation is being carried out under the orders of Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi.
The Anti-Corruption Circle in Islamabad, headed by a deputy director from the FIA, provided assistance to a facility in Ghauri Town that was involved in the production of illicit and counterfeit medications.
The raid was attended by Drug Controller Naveed Anwar, Assistant Director FIA Noman Khalil, and other officials.
According to the FIA, a substantial quantity of illicit and fake drugs were discovered during the investigation. The FIA also mentioned that the facility had confiscated heavy machinery.
The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) initiated the registration of the case, and has formed teams to catch the individuals who are now evading capture.
On January 29, the FIA carried out a raid and sealed a plant in Lahore that was suspected of producing counterfeit veterinary pharmaceuticals.
The FIA officers have reported the discovery of a substantial amount of banned substances in the office of the company suspected of producing fake medicines. The office is situated in the Iqbal Town district of Lahore.
Throughout the operation, the FIA seized vital records, including fraudulent documents.