{
  "id": 17479080,
  "title": "PPMA mourns demise of former chairman",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/ppma-mourns-demise-of-former-chairman",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-31T21:31:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40446843/ppma-mourns-demise-of-former-chairman"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Karachi, Pakistan witnessed a somber event as the Pakistan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers’ Association (PPMA) mourned the sudden and untimely death of Dr. Shaikh Kaiser Waheed, a prominent figure in the pharmaceutical industry. Dr. Waheed, who was the former Chairman of PPMA, breathed his last on October 30, 2026, after succumbing to a heart attack. He was the Chairman of Medisure Laboratories and had served as PPMA Chairman for an impressive two terms.\n\nDr. Waheed was renowned for his significant contributions to Pakistan’s pharmaceutical industry. His leadership was highly respected, and he often championed the cause of pharmaceutical manufacturers. He actively engaged with government officials and regulatory authorities to tackle the industry’s challenges.\n\nThe PPMA conveyed their deepest condolences to the bereaved family, friends, and colleagues. Chairman Adnan Hirani highlighted the immense loss inflicted on the pharmaceutical industry by Dr. Waheed’s demise. The PPMA urged the entire pharmaceutical community to offer prayers for the departed soul’s soul, and expressed hope that Allah Almighty would grant him a place of honor in Jannat-ul-Firdous.",
  "summary": "KARACHI: The Pakistan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers’ Association (PPMA) has expressed deep sorrow over the sudden demise of its senior member and former Chairman, Dr. Shaikh Kaiser Waheed, who passed away on October 30, 2026, following a heart attack. Dr. Shaikh Kaiser Waheed, Chairman of Medisure Laboratories, served as PPMA Chairman for two terms and made significant contributions to Pakistan’s…",
  "key_points": [
    "Dr. Shaikh Kaiser Waheed, PPMA Chairman, died on October 30, 2026",
    "Former Chairman of Medisure Laboratories, served two terms",
    "PPMA mourns loss, urges community prayers for departed soul"
  ],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}