Special Regulatory Licenses & Approvals (DRAP, PEMRA, PTA, OGRA)

Specialized Regulatory Licensing & Sectoral Approvals in Pakistan

Certain specialized business sectors require formal statutory licenses, establishment permissions, and operational permits from federal regulatory bodies prior to commencing commercial operations. Javid Law Associates represents corporate clients before all major sectoral regulators across Pakistan.

Key Regulatory Authorities Covered

• Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP): Drug establishment licenses (Form 2/Form 3), medical device registration, pharmaceutical import licenses, and GMP compliance.
• Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA): Telecom operator licenses, Class Value-Added Services (CVAS), ISP registrations, and equipment type approvals.
• Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA): Satellite TV, landing rights, IPTV, cable distribution networks, and FM radio licensing.
• Oil & Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA): LPG storage, marketing, and distribution licenses, petroleum retail approvals, and CNG infrastructure compliance.
• Labor & Environmental Protection Agencies (EPA): Factory Act registrations, social security (ESSI/PESSI), EOBI registration, and Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) clearances.