PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi on Saturday said strict legislation is being introduced to ensure the quality and safety of medicines.

The governor said that the government’s priority was to strengthen the healthcare system and ensure the provision of quality medical facilities to the people.

He stated this while speaking at the inaugural ceremony of a mobile drug testing laboratory held at Governor House.

In a statement issued from his office, the governor stated that the initiative would help ensure the quality of medicines and strengthen the healthcare system across the province. He said initially, five laboratories had been introduced, enabling authorities to test medicines at any location across the province.

Adviser to the governor on health, retired Lt Gen Nigar Johar, and senior officials of the health department were also present on the occasion. The governor was given a detailed briefing on the functioning and capabilities of the laboratories.

Published in Dawn, November 15th, 2026