Pharmacy Council Warns Institutions About Impostors Conducting Unauthorized Inspections
Published November 09, 2026 | 03:45 PM
The council stated that individuals claiming to be its representatives had conducted unauthorized inspections of educational institutions, advising institutions to verify inspection teams, report incidents, and provide evidence for investigations.
ISLAMABAD, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 9th Nov, 2026) The Pharmacy Council of Pakistan (PCP) has issued a public advisory warning educational institutions against individuals impersonating its nominees and conducting unauthorized inspections. The Council recommends institutions verify the credentials of any inspection teams before providing any cooperation.
According to the advisory, the PCP has received reports of individuals posing as PCP representatives conducting inspections of institutions under its jurisdiction without authorization.
The Council clarified that no authorized individuals or inspection teams have been assigned to perform inspections on its behalf.
They emphasized that institutions are formally notified in advance of any scheduled official inspection cycles, and institutions should not accommodate or cooperate with individuals claiming to be PCP nominees without prior official authorization.
The PCP suggests institutions immediately contact the PCP through its official contact numbers listed on its website, www.pcpisb.gov.pk, to confirm the identity and authorization of any inspection team.
Furthermore, the Council encourages institutions to report such incidents to the PCP and provide photographs and other relevant evidence to facilitate investigations.
The PCP assures that the information and evidence provided by institutions will aid in its investigation and appropriate action against the perpetrators.
The Council reemphasizes the need for institutional vigilance and encourages all institutions to adhere to official verification procedures to prevent unauthorized activities under the guise of the regulatory body.