Aaj TV English News - Pakistan https://english.aaj.tv/ Aaj TV English en-Us Copyright 2026 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:37:43 +0500 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:37:43 +0500 60 Punjab authorities ban eight “unsafe” medications https://english.aaj.tv/news/330405969/punjab-authorities-ban-eight-unsafe-medications <p><strong>Punjab authorities have banned the use of eight medications deemed “unsafe.”</strong></p> <p>The Chief Drug Controller Punjab has ordered pharmacies and medical stores to stop selling these drugs immediately.</p> <p>The medicines, which are declared harmful, are as follows:</p> <ul> <li>Flagyl, which is used for bacterial infections</li> <li>Tramadol , used for various ailments</li> <li>IV cannula</li> <li>Metronidazole injection is used to treat serious bacterial infections</li> </ul> <p>The decision follows the interception of seven batches of unregistered painkillers by Karachi customs officials.</p> <p>The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan has prohibited the use of these specific batches and has directed drug inspectors to seize their stock.</p> <p><strong>Read more</strong></p> <blockquote class="blockquote-level-1"> <p><a href="https://english.aaj.tv/news/30334751/punjab-bans-injection-allegedly-causing-loss-of-vision">Punjab bans injection allegedly causing loss of vision</a></p> </blockquote> <blockquote class="blockquote-level-1"> <p><a href="https://english.aaj.tv/news/30358395/who-warns-of-falsified-cough-syrup-ingredients-seized-in-pakistan">WHO warns of falsified cough syrup ingredients seized in Pakistan</a></p> </blockquote> <blockquote class="blockquote-level-1"> <p><a href="https://english.aaj.tv/news/330368613/eye-patients-punjab-allows-avastin-drug-use-with-new-guidelines">Eye patients: Punjab allows Avastin drug use with new guidelines</a></p> </blockquote> Punjab authorities have banned the use of eight medications deemed “unsafe.”

The Chief Drug Controller Punjab has ordered pharmacies and medical stores to stop selling these drugs immediately.

The medicines, which are declared harmful, are as follows:

  • Flagyl, which is used for bacterial infections
  • Tramadol , used for various ailments
  • IV cannula
  • Metronidazole injection is used to treat serious bacterial infections

The decision follows the interception of seven batches of unregistered painkillers by Karachi customs officials.

The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan has prohibited the use of these specific batches and has directed drug inspectors to seize their stock.

Read more

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]]> Pakistan https://english.aaj.tv/news/330405969 Thu, 06 Mar 2025 12:51:10 +0500 none@none.com (Huma Butt) Illustration photo shows various medicine pills in their original packaging in Brussels, Belgium August 9, 2019. Reuters