SHC orders federal govt to fix price of Corona vaccine in week

KARACHI (92 News) - The Sindh High Court (SHC) has ordered the federal government to fix the price of a coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine imported by the private sector in a week.

A two-member bench comprising Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar and Justice Amjad Ali Sahito disposed of an appeal of the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) that challenged a single bench’s March 18 verdict.

During the hearing, the court remarked that the decision should be taken soon regarding the sensitive matters. The court also hoped that the single bench will settle all the matters within ten days.

Earlier, a DRAP counsel requested the court to not allow the sale of the vaccine until its price is fixed. He said the firm couldn’t be allowed to fix the vaccine price as the authority to do so rests with the government. He said the company wants to sell the vaccine at desired prices.