Pak scrambles to secure drug supplies after trade with India halted

Pakistani health authorities have initiated “emergency preparedness" measures to secure pharmaceutical supplies in response to the suspension of trade ties with India, according to a media report on Saturday.

In response to the India’s decision to suspend the Indus Water Treaty following the Pahalgam attack, Islamabad on Thursday suspended all trade with New Delhi among other moves.

Geo News reported that India’s trade halt triggered “urgent measures to secure" pharmaceutical needs in Pakistan, and health authorities have initiated “emergency preparedness" measures to secure the supplies.