Our History
From a trading company in 1942 to a leading pharmaceutical manufacturer — eight decades of steady growth.
1942 – 2001
Our History
From a trading company in 1942 to a leading pharmaceutical manufacturer — eight decades of steady growth.
Foundation of the Group
The Group started its operations under the name of Eastern Trade & Distribution Co as importer and distributor of medicines & surgical equipment from Europe.
Foundation of the Group
The Group started its operations under the name of Eastern Trade & Distribution Co as importer and distributor of medicines & surgical equipment from Europe.
Expanded Product Portfolio
Extended its product portfolio of imported products from Europe, Japan & USA.
Expanded Product Portfolio
Extended its product portfolio of imported products from Europe, Japan & USA.
Nabiqasim Industries Established
Established its own pharmaceutical Manufacturing Company by the Name of Nabiqasim Industries (Pvt) Limited at Karachi and started manufacturing of OSD.
Nabiqasim Industries Established
Established its own pharmaceutical Manufacturing Company by the Name of Nabiqasim Industries (Pvt) Limited at Karachi and started manufacturing of OSD.
Biotest AG Collaboration
Collaborated with Biotest AG (Germany) to introduce blood plasma products in Pakistan.
Biotest AG Collaboration
Collaborated with Biotest AG (Germany) to introduce blood plasma products in Pakistan.
Manufacturing Expansion
Invested on renovation and establishing new manufacturing Sections for Tablets & Syrups.
Manufacturing Expansion
Invested on renovation and establishing new manufacturing Sections for Tablets & Syrups.
New Dosage Form Sections
Established new manufacturing sections for Enema, Creams and Lotions.
New Dosage Form Sections
Established new manufacturing sections for Enema, Creams and Lotions.
Sterile & Ophthalmic Manufacturing
Established new manufacturing sections for Capsules, Ophthalmic, and Ear Drops.
Sterile & Ophthalmic Manufacturing
Established new manufacturing sections for Capsules, Ophthalmic, and Ear Drops.
Sachets & Effervescents
Established new manufacturing sections and Tech Transfer for Sachet and Effervescent.
Sachets & Effervescents
Established new manufacturing sections and Tech Transfer for Sachet and Effervescent.
Quality Management Systems
Invested significantly in upgradation of the facility and introduced Quality Management systems.
Quality Management Systems
Invested significantly in upgradation of the facility and introduced Quality Management systems.
Surge Laboratories
Established Surge Laboratories near Lahore and started manufacturing injections.
Surge Laboratories
Established Surge Laboratories near Lahore and started manufacturing injections.
2007 – 2023
Our Evolution
Continuous innovation and strategic growth — our journey of transformation since 2007.
R&D Investment
Invested significantly on product development and R&D.
R&D Investment
Invested significantly on product development and R&D.
Microencapsulation of APIs
Established Microencapsulation of APIs.
Microencapsulation of APIs
Established Microencapsulation of APIs.
Lyophilized Manufacturing
Established Lyophilized Infusion manufacturing section - one of Pakistan's largest lyophilization facilities.
Lyophilized Manufacturing
Established Lyophilized Infusion manufacturing section - one of Pakistan's largest lyophilization facilities.
Biotest AG Partnership
Collaborated with Biotest AG for expanded pharmaceutical capabilities.
Biotest AG Partnership
Collaborated with Biotest AG for expanded pharmaceutical capabilities.
New Factory & QMS
Setup new factory and attained latest QMS accreditations.
New Factory & QMS
Setup new factory and attained latest QMS accreditations.
SAP S4 HANA Implementation
Implemented SAP S4 HANA for enterprise-grade operations and process excellence.
SAP S4 HANA Implementation
Implemented SAP S4 HANA for enterprise-grade operations and process excellence.