Pakistan Pharmacists Association

The Pakistan Pharmacists Association is the national professional body of pharmacists and pharmacy students in Pakistan. Founded by Dr. Naim Anwar Muzzafar, its mission is to promote and expand the profession of pharmacy and the role of pharmacists. The association is dedicated to improving public health and patient care by enhancing professional development of the pharmacists along with Pharmacy Council of Pakistan.

Objectives

To promote the pharmacy as a component of the healthcare team
To contribute to education programs for pharmacists already engaged in the practice to improve the medication use and health outcomes of patients
To promote high standards of professional conduct amongst pharmacists
To provide leadership in the identification, development, and implementation of health policies of concern to pharmacy
To hold seminars, symposia, exhibitions, and conferences

Organized four international conferences during the last tenure, two in Karachi and the other two in Lahore
Organized 13th international pharmaceutical conference and exhibition in April 2006 at Lahore
Organized 14th international pharmaceutical conference and exhibition in 2007 at Karachi
Organized 15th international pharmaceutical conference and exhibition in April 2008 at Lahore
Organized 16th international pharmaceutical conference and exhibition in April 2016 at Lahore

Member of the Commonwealth Pharmacist Association and Federation of Asian Pharmacists Association
Elected regional representative of Asia in CPA

Camps for the help of earthquake victim and Internally Displaced Persons within 24 hours of the emergencies
Formed a natural disaster committee which received contributions and provided aid to the earthquake disaster victims