About Hirra Pharmaceutical

Pakistan-based veterinary pharmaceutical manufacturer licensed to produce oral powders, oral liquids and veterinary vaccines.

Our Leadership

Dr. Kamran Akhtar

CEO

Dr. Bakhtiar Ahmed

Managing director

Dr. Shaheer kamran

General Manager

OUR CEO:
Dr. Kamran Akhtar

Dr. Kamran Akhtar is a senior expert in Veterinary Sciences and Livestock Management with over 30 years of service in Pakistan’s Livestock & Dairy Development sector. He holds a DVM and M.Sc. (Hons) in Veterinary Medicine & Surgery, with his Ph.D. in progress. He has served in key leadership roles, including Project Director of the Rural Poultry Project and Director General of Research & Supplies and Farms & Feed in Balochistan.

With experience in layer, broiler, and breeder farming across both government and private sectors, he has played a major role in establishing research institutes, hatcheries, and livestock breeding farms. Since 1996, he has also led Hirra Pharmaceutical Laboratories, a major vaccine manufacturer exporting internationally.

Currently a member of the Public Service Commission, Dr. Akhtar continues to contribute as a Technical Advisor, focusing on livestock development, animal health, rural poultry, and sustainable livestock policies.

Ex-former:

D.G. Live stock Research & supplies,

Live stock & Dairy Development bolohistan,

General farm & feed Resources,

project director rural Poultry distribution,

technical advisor For development of Live stock department sector,

Managing director:
Dr. Bakhtiar Ahmed

Dr Bakhtiar Ahmed is an experienced personality with a proven track record of success in high-level executive roles. He has completed his DVM in 1975 and joined the Poultry industry. He has gained extensive knowledge in the areas of poultry feed business, strategy, operations, and financial analysis. During the year of 1985 he established his own business named “B A TRADERS”. The company is involved in import of feed grade raw materials for poultry industry. During the year 2011 he joined as a Director in Hirra Pharmaceutical Laboratories (Pvt.,) Ltd. and still to date. He is committed to driving corporate initiatives, streamlining operations, and cultivating relationships with key stakeholders. Dr Bakhtiar Ahmed is results driven person with a passion for helping organizations reach their goals.

MANUFACTURING

Hirra Pharmaceutical Laboratories is state-of-the-art pharmaceutical manufacturing company. Being a modernized WHO-cGMP-certified plant, producing high quality veterinary pharmaceutical products according to the WHO-cGMP standards to fulfill the needs of veterinarians globally. Plant is fully equipped with advanced manufacturing facilities that enable us to meet the quality protocols.

Hirra Pharmaceutical Laboratories, within its most modern and compact building, resumed production of medicines in the year 2024. Its specified manufacturing sections of Powder, Liquid, Vaccines and Penicillin are now working under respective professional teams. Hirra Pharmaceutical Laboratories has upgraded its manufacturing standard to ISO 9001- 2008 version.  Hirra Pharmaceutical Laboratories is developing innovative medicines with high quality and bearable costs. With a consistent investment in R&D, Hirra Pharmaceutical Laboratories is eager to meet tomorrow’s challenges.

Quality Control Lab

Quality Control Process

  • Raw Material Inspection: We rigorously inspect all raw materials to ensure they meet our quality standards.
  • In-Process Testing: Our team conducts regular testing during production to guarantee product quality.
  • Finished Product Testing: We perform testing on finished products to verify their quality, safety, and efficacy.

Quality Control Documents

  • Quality Manual: Outlines our quality policy and objectives.
  • SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures): Detailed procedures for every aspect of our quality control process.
  • Batch Records: Documentation the of production and testing of each batch of product.

Quality Control Testing Methods

  • Microbiological Testing: Testing for microbial contamination and sterility.
  • Chemical Testing: Testing for chemical composition and purity. Our lab is equipped for chemical analysis, including HPLC, FTIR, and UV spectroscopy.
  • Physical Testing: Testing for product texture, stability, and packaging integrity.

Stability Testing

  • Real-Time Stability Testing: Testing products under normal storage conditions.
  • Accelerated Stability Testing: Testing products under stress conditions to simulate aging.

Quality Control Measures

  • ISO Certification: Our lab is certified to ISO () standards.
  • Good Laboratory Practices (GLP): We adhere to GLP guidelines to ensure data integrity and reliability.
  • Regular Audits:Our lab undergoes regular audits to maintain compliance with regulatory requirements.

Dr. Kamran Akhtar

Dr. Kamran Akhtar is a senior expert in Veterinary Sciences and Livestock Management with over 30 years of service in Pakistan’s Livestock & Dairy Development sector. He holds a DVM and M.Sc. (Hons) in Veterinary Medicine & Surgery, with his Ph.D. in progress. He has served in key leadership roles, including Project Director of the Rural Poultry Project and Director General of Research & Supplies and Farms & Feed in Balochistan.

With experience in layer, broiler, and breeder farming across both government and private sectors, he has played a major role in establishing research institutes, hatcheries, and livestock breeding farms. Since 1996, he has also led Hirra Pharmaceutical Laboratories, a major vaccine manufacturer exporting internationally.

Currently a member of the Public Service Commission, Dr. Akhtar continues to contribute as a Technical Advisor, focusing on livestock development, animal health, rural poultry, and sustainable livestock policies.

Former:

Dr. Bakhtiar Ahmed

Dr Bakhtiar Ahmed is an experienced personality with a proven track record of success in high-level executive roles. He has completed his DVM in 1975 and joined the Poultry industry. He has gained extensive knowledge in the areas of poultry feed business, strategy, operations, and financial analysis. During the year of 1985 he established his own business named “B A TRADERS”. The company is involved in import of feed grade raw materials for poultry industry. During the year 2011 he joined as a Director in Hirra Pharmaceutical Laboratories (Pvt.,) Ltd. and still to date. He is committed to driving corporate initiatives, streamlining operations, and cultivating relationships with key stakeholders. Dr Bakhtiar Ahmed is results driven person with a passion for helping organizations reach their goals.