31/12/2025
IHRA and PNRA Hold Coordination Meeting to Strengthen Regulatory Frameworks and Public Safety
Islamabad, Pakistan — A meeting of the Islamabad Healthcare Regulatory Authority (IHRA) was held at the Pakistan Nuclear Regulatory Authority (PNRA) to enhance inter-authority coordination and strengthen regulatory processes with a shared focus on public safety.
During the meeting, Mr. Asad Ajaz, Director PNRA, briefed the participants on the regulatory framework of the Pakistan Nuclear Regulatory Authority, outlining its mandate, inspection mechanisms, registration processes, enforcement procedures, and complaint handling systems. He emphasized PNRA’s commitment to ensuring safety, security, and regulatory compliance in its areas of responsibility.
From IHRA, Dr. Ismat Rubab Deputy Director Inspection presented a comprehensive overview of the regulatory framework of the Islamabad Healthcare Regulatory Authority. The briefing covered IHRA’s inspection protocols, licensing and registration processes, enforcement actions, and complaint management systems aimed at regulating healthcare establishments and ensuring quality healthcare services for the public.
Both authorities exchanged their process flows related to inspections, registration, enforcement, and complaint resolution, and held detailed discussions on identifying areas for improvement and alignment. The participants explored ways to further advance these regulatory processes through mutual learning and collaboration.
A key focus of the meeting was the digitization of regulatory processes. IHRA shared its initiatives and progress toward adopting digital systems to improve efficiency, transparency, and service delivery. Both authorities discussed potential avenues for collaboration in digital transformation to modernize regulatory operations.
The meeting concluded with a reaffirmation that both IHRA and PNRA share a common mandate of prioritizing public safety. The authorities expressed their commitment to continued cooperation to ensure effective regulation, safeguard public health, and maintain the highest safety standards.
