Martin Dow at CPHI PHARMA Awards 2022 Frankfurt, Germany

Martin Dow has been selected as the finalist and is proud to present Pakistan at the upcoming CPHI PHARMA Awards 2022 to be held in Frankfurt, Germany.

The CPHI Pharma Awards recognize excellence and celebrate cross-industry innovation in the pharmaceutical industry. This year, CPHI accepted entries from global companies engaged in the design, development, manufacture, and production of large and small-scale drug products.

Martin Dow believes in creating distinction for everyone, and that has pushed us to be at the forefront of corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives. Our selection as a finalist in the sustainability category of the CPHI Pharma Awards 2022 gives a true representation of our core values of bringing true welfare to society.

The awards follow strict criteria in this category and consider implementation for impact, achievements with high success rates, positive outcomes for stakeholders, and course of action and the future possibility of continued stronger impact. We at Martin Dow are proud to have successfully conformed to it and hope to keep excelling always.

Martin Dow Group eyes Pakistan’s potential for manufacturing diagnostics equipment

Martin Dow Group creates distinction for life – a long-standing adage that Martin Dow identifies with. Martin Dow Group is fully committed to standing strong with Pakistan for increasing productivity, exports, and wellbeing. Its flood-relief efforts have also been in full throttle.

To further expand and encourage Pakistan’s feasibility for the international markets, Martin Dow Group became the Gold Sponsor for the 19th Pharma Asia, International Exhibition & Conferences, held on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at Expo Centre, Karachi. Held in partnership with the healthcare and academia industries, the event was centered on ‘Boosting Medical Devices Development in Pakistan’.

A key factor in the local manufacturing of medical devices is to create a successful and mutually beneficial joint venture with international companies. Mr. Javed Ghulam Mohammad, CEO/Managing Director of Martin Dow Group, shared his overview of the Medical Diagnostics Market as well as the local manufacturing opportunities, with a special reference to ‘Samane Shifa’ and the success story of The Indus Hospital. ‘Exploring manufacturing opportunities in the diagnostic equipment is not just beneficial for the industry, but for the economy at large.’ Talking of the export benefit, he said, “Local Manufacturing of medical devices would help save foreign exchange by reducing imports. Going forward, in the long run, local manufacturing of medical devices can even earn foreign exchange by exporting to other developing markets. It will also help decrease the cost of diagnostic and disease management, and help in job creation in Pakistan.”

He also shed light on the regulatory framework and the state’s role in incentivizing the sector of local manufacturing of medical devices for its essential development. Many industry leaders and esteemed professors from the academia, augmented Mr. Javed Ghulam Mouhammad’s vision via discussions and talks during the event. Learnings, insights, and visual presentations on medical research case studies constituted the entire duration of the event. The closing remarks were given by Prof Dr. Syed Shahid Noor, with a special focus on Medical Device Commercialization.

Martin Dow Group is a leading healthcare group in Pakistan, active in pharmaceutical as well as medical diagnostic and life science chemicals. Moreover, Martin Dow Specialties is the only company in Pakistan which has its own brand (Innoline) on the market. It stays committed to making Pakistan prominent on the global map and this event for the promotion of Pakistan’s capability for manufacturing diagnostics instruments is but a link in the chain of achievements in the future

Martin Dow provides relief to flood victims across Pakistan

Karachi: Martin Dow Group a leading multinational pharmaceutical company in Pakistan has set up medical camps across areas of Balochistan, KPK & Punjab (D.G Khan in Taunsa, Basti Lashari and Ahmadani, D.I Khan – Tank and Quetta – Pishin) to provide medical relief to people affected by the recent floods. The primary goal was to facilitate the victims with on-ground medical aid.

Expressing his views about these camps, Mr. Ali Akhai Chairman of Martin Dow Group, said “In this time of heavy challenges where floods have caused havoc and destruction across the length and breadth of Pakistan, it has always been our responsibility to come forward and help our countrymen”. Mr. Akhai further stated ‘’ The relief activities carried out by us are in line with our vision to be an active contributor to the social causes.’’

The Martin Dow camps managed over 300 patients daily and Females & children were being treated by specially assigned doctors to ensure convenience for the affected. Medicines were prescribed under the supervision of panel of doctors which comprised of specialists. To facilitate the victims, clean drinking water were made available at the camps.

Federal Finance Minister unveiled 4 point agenda to put Pakistan on path of prosperity

ISLAMABAD: Leaders in Islamabad are instrumental in bringing new thoughts and significant perspectives always. They had invited Dr. Miftah Ismail Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue and Sherry Rehman Federal Minister for Climate Change as guests of honor for their 5th edition titled “Imagineering The Future.”

The Summit is jointly hosted by Nutshell Group and Martin Dow, in strategic partnership with OICCI – Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce & Industry.

‘’The government is considering promoting exports of the country at an aggressive level through an incentive of significant tax waiver to companies which could enhance their exports by 10% of its productions.’’

This was stated by Dr. Miftah Ismail, Minister of Finance while addressing Summit held at a local hotel on Wednesday.

He said that the government will provide full support to companies having plans for exporting their products to different countries because it is a daunting task that must be taken as a challenge. Various business groups in Pakistan are performing outstandingly and contributing to the national economy through taxes and different ways but they spend $200 million on imports every year which needs to be addressed by enhancing our exports, he said. ‘’If you make something, sell it abroad, if you build, go construct abroad, if you offer a service, offer it abroad. The nation should set the direction to the promotion of exports.’’
Businesses in Pakistan should think beyond the local market to explore foreign markets to enhance their exports through aggressive value-addition. Dr. Ismail insisted on 3 things essential for progress:

Export

Bring sustainability and technology to the Agriculture

Educate every child

Containing the expenses in imports can stabilize the budget deficit including the trade deficit and current account deficit in tandem.

The government may not enhance the export overnight but it did control imports of non-essential goods which impacted inflows of foreign exchange to the tune of $700-800 million in the interbank market in the last few months while the country also paid its scheduled debt-servicing in the first week of August.

Federal Minister for Climate Change Senator Sherry Rahman spoke about the urgency of required action to combat climate change. She said climate change is a matter of national security which have affected adversely food and energy security, supply chain, infrastructure, and precious lives of the citizens across the country.

One-fifth of Pakistan is submerged at present due to heavy monsoon rains which have wreaked havoc on the infrastructure in many parts of the country especially Balochistan and Sindh. Pakistan is at the front of climate change and we would like all corporates to interweave sustainability goals in their mission statements. She said that greenwashing has to end and genuine efforts have to be made.

She also mentioned that they are trying to move the markers for 2050 down to 2030 as climate change is accelerating and our pace needs to match it.

5th LEADERS IN ISLAMABAD BUSINESS SUMMIT to take place in Islamabad

Islamabad: The 5th edition of LEADERS IN ISLAMABAD BUSINESS SUMMIT, is to be held on August 17 and 18, 2022 at the picturesque Serena Hotel in Islamabad. The Summit will be jointly hosted by Nutshell Conferences Group and Martin Dow Group, in strategic partnership with OICCI – Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce & Industry.

LIIBS 2022 is 5th in the series and brings together the top local and international business and corporate leaders, as well as notable Government and political personalities, entrepreneurs, strategists, tech gurus and intelligentsia, to discuss and share best practices and routes, reflect on challenges, envision the future, and share creative and innovative strategies. The Summit highlights the best way forward for success, which is sustainable, inclusive, and profitable.

Federal Minister for Finance & Revenue, Dr. Miftah Ismail; Senator Sherry Rahman, Federal Minister for Climate Change; and Senator Musadik Malik, Minister of State (Petroleum Division); will grace the event as guests of honor.

“Imagineering the Future’’ will be the theme of this year’s two-day Summit, which will bring together more than 30 distinguished and renowned panelists belonging to diverse industries. The primary agenda will entail discussions and solutions about the present and the future of public health, digital opportunities, healthcare, value systems, economic realities, productivity, innovation, and investments. The Summit will have the leadership from Pakistan’s corporate and public sectors, joined by the following international speakers:

·        Ralph Simon, Founder & Chief Executive, Mobilium Global Limited, UK
·        Jimmy Nguyen, Founding President, BSV Block Chain Association
·        James Michael Laﬀerty, CEO & Board Member, Fine Hygienic Holding; Olympic Coach, Speaker & Corporate Trainer
·        Khoo Boo Hock, Chairman, InfraZamin; Director & Co-Founder, Green Guarantee Company, UK
·        Malak Al Akiely, CEO, Golden Wheat for Grain Trading Limited
·        Markus Strohmeier, Managing Director & CEO, Siemens Pakistan
·        Prof. Francis Davis, Professor of Public Policy, University of Birmingham & Vising Professorial Fellow, University of Oxford, UK
·        William Bao Bean, General Partner, SOSV and Managing Director, Orbit Start-ups
·        Ron Thomas, Managing Director, Strategy Focus Group, USA & UAE
·        Douglas Corley, Founder, DHB Global & CEO, Alaunius Technologies & Global Panel Member, MIT Technology Review
·        Dr. Selena Milanovic, Strategy Consultant – Healthcare, Siemens Advanta Consulting and Global Shaper, World Economic Forum
·        Joey Wilson, Senior Consultant, EY-Parthenon and Global Shaper, World Economic Forum
·        Nick Van Breda, Co-Founder, Vertelknuﬀel & Premium Coach, ExO Works
·        Dorine Van Der Wijk, Founder & Researcher, Swirls of Life, The Netherlands
·        Paul Papadimitriou, Founder, Intelligencr, London; Global Keynote Speaker & Futurist
·        Oscar Wendel, Journalist, Author / Partner, METAL International, USA

·        Michal Kugleman, Deputy Director & Senior Associate for South Asia, The Wilson Centre
·        Arif Anis, USA Today & Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author of “I’MPOSSIBLE” and “MADE IN CRISES” & Founder of HumanX, UK
·        Zain Jeewanjee, CEO & Founder, Zain Jeewanjee Insurance Agency, USA and Member Board of Advisors, RAND Corporation

Nutshell Conferences Group has always been a keen and active supporter of transformative initiatives and maintains a wide platform for the launch of ideas that can help Pakistan and other countries in the context of regional and global development. With an impressive lineup of the best of the best from Pakistan and beyond, LIIBS is going to be an excellent showcase of ideal structures to work with.

Muhammad Azfar Ahsan, Founder of Nutshell Group and CORPORATE PAKISTAN GROUP, is a strong supporter of innovation and development. He believes that sharing of good ideas and focused conversations are essential for progress. He is enthusiastic about the 2 days of great learning and exchange of ideas. Announcing the Summit, Azfar said that Covid-19 refrained the world from such opportunities for the last couple of years. The platform of LIIBS, and the associated discussions, will help us project on the global stage, the potential of Pakistan for investment and collaboration. This will also create several new opportunities for coming together and devising strategies for innovation and growth. Moreover, LIIBS is a very effective tool to encourage foreign investors and regain their confidence in Pakistan.

Chairman Martin Dow Group, Ali Akhai, believes that Pakistan is the land of opportunities for investors and businessmen, with a huge potential for business and the economy, worldwide. The Summit, according to him, will give a platform to foreign investors, businessmen, and policymakers to explore and multiply these opportunities.

Martin Dow bleeds green to save lives

Karachi: Martin Dow, a leading multinational pharmaceutical company of Pakistan commenced the 75th year of the country’s independence with a cause to save lives by carrying out a blood donation drive in collaboration with Indus Hospital.

Blood shortages are particularly acute in developing countries across much of the subcontinent, and Pakistan is no exception. Adequate and reliable supply of safe blood can only be assured through a stable base of regular, voluntary, and unpaid blood donors.

The primary goal was to facilitate the patients with blood donations for surgery, chronic illnesses, cancer treatment, and transfusions for blood loss from traumatic injuries. The donation drive was efficiently managed at Martin Dow Group Corporate Office starting from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm.

Expressing his views about these camps, Shahrukh Masood, Group Director HR & Corp Comms, said, ‘Martin Dow believes that the opportunity marks a true test of leaders’ commitment to save lives and accelerate progress towards health care for all in our lifetime. The leadership has realized that their commitment to safety is higher than ever. A single bottle of blood can save 13 lives. Every donation makes a difference. Not only is this cause necessary, but also more important as it enhances social solidarity. It sends a powerful message of mutual aid, civic commitment and social buy-in to Health for All. For healthy adults, blood donation is not only safe, but provides a sense of belonging and pride, as well as a free health check-up.’

Highlighting the need for an adequate and reliable supply of safe blood, Shahrukh Masood stressed on the importance of raising awareness for safe blood and blood products for transfusion. The theme ‘Bleed Green’ was selected to highlight the critical contribution that unpaid blood donors make to national health systems, and to promote solidarity in voluntary blood donations.

Martin Dow rolled out a complete program for the volunteers to review the guidelines before, during, and after the blood donation, such as being mindful of hydration, eating healthy food, getting enough sleep, avoiding rigorous physical activity, and skipping smoking at least 30 minutes before and after the donation.

Martin Dow Marker Ltd. joins hands with Dawaai for ‘Patient Safety’ and ‘Access of Medicines’

KARACHI April 08, 2022: Pakistan’s leading pharmaceutical company Martin Dow Marker Ltd. (MDM) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with a leading Online Pharmacy of Pakistan i.e., “Dawaai” for Joint Patient Awareness, Access & Care (JPAAC) program.

The purpose behind this strategic collaboration is to increase patients’ awareness on disease and dosage compliance and the dissemination of reliable information to cater to the health issues of the public using the digital channels and reaching out to a greater number of patients. To achieve this objective, both companies agreed on organizing and facilitating pharmacist training programs, pharmacy management skills trainings and educational awareness sessions to improve their capabilities in counselling the patients and to improve the access of medicines to the public. Through this collaboration Martin Dow Marker will support the patients in providing its quality medicines at their doorstep utilizing E-Commerce platform and the efficient network of Dawaai.

Speaking on the occasion Group Managing Director and CEO, Martin Dow, Javed Ghulam Mohammad said, “We are consistently working towards patient safety, awareness and access of our medicines and this strategic collaboration with Dawaai will strengthen our vision of reaching out to masses through digital mediums.”

While also talking at the occasion Founder & CEO, Dawaai, Furquan Kidwai, expressed his views that this is just the beginning of collaboration with Dawaai and more initiatives will continue for greater good of patients and quality health service for the entire country.