On February 27, 2026, Pakistan announced significant progress in establishing a local vaccine manufacturing plant through collaborations with global partners, including Saudi Arabia and Indonesia. This initiative aims to achieve self-sufficiency in vaccine production as the country prepares for the end of subsidized vaccine supplies by 2031. Federal Minister for National Health Services, Syed Mustafa Kamal, stated, "We have recently held a follow-up meeting with international partners... The Saudi delegation has shown strong interest after seeing Pakistan’s technical capacity and potential." Currently, Pakistan bears approximately 51% of the USD 400 million to USD 500 million annual vaccine procurement costs, which are expected to rise to USD 1.2 billion by 2031, necessitating local production capabilities to avert a healthcare crisis.
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Pakistan Collaboration With Saudi Arabia For Vaccine Manufacturing
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Pakistan is advancing local vaccine production with global partners to ensure self-sufficiency by 2031, while the auto industry faces challenges from Chinese EVs threatening local manufacturers.
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