History
1942
The Group started its operations under the name of Eastern Trade & Distribution Co as importer and distributor of medicines & surgical equipment from Europe.
1955
Extended its product portfolio of imported products from Europe, Japan & USA
1967
Established its own pharmaceutical Manufacturing Company by the Name of Nabiqasim Industries (Pvt) Limited at Karachi and started manufacturing of OSD
1975
Collaborated with Biotest AG (Germany) to introduce blood plasma products in Pakistan and played a vital role in saving lives of the patients under critical conditions.
1977
Invested on renovation and establishing new manufacturing Sections for Tablets & Syrups
1985
Established new manufacturing sections for Enema, Creams and Lotions.
1992
1998
2000
Invested significantly in upgradation of the facility & Quality Management systems was introduced and was accredited for ISO 9002 by BVQI as per the international requirements of cGMP and started Exports to various regions including Asia & Africa.
2001
Established a new company in the group by the name of Surge Laboratories near Lahore and started manufacturing to Injections large and small volume parenteral / infusions in ampoules & vials.
Evolution
2007
Invested significantly on product development and R&D and introduced new innovative branded generics and extended our outreach to international markets of Central Asia, Fareast & West Africa and opened representative offices in export territories
2009
2011
2019
Collaborated with Biotest AG (Germany) to introduce blood plasma products in Pakistan and played a vital role in saving lives of the patients under critical conditions.
2022
2023
Successfully installed and implemented SAP S4 HANA for all its functions ensure the integration of all activities and operations.