Established in 1951, Dr. Zia Pharmaceuticals is among the leading importers, exporters and manufacturers of Homeopathic medicines in Pakistan.

Our Journey

Dr. Zia Pharmaceuticals / Our Journey

Journey we have travelled

1965

Dr. Willmar Schwabe pharmaceutical company invited Dr. Muhammad Yaqoob to Germany and Standard Homoeopathic Pharmacy was made an official distributor of Schwabe products in Pakistan. This was the very first time imported homoeopathic medicines were introduced in Pakistan through our firm.

1968

Willmar Schwabe pharmaceutical company invited Dr. Muhammad Yaqoob to Germany, making Standard Homoeopathic Pharmacy an official distributor of Schwabe products in Pakistan. This marked the introduction of imported homoeopathic medicines to Pakistan through our firm.

1982

Ziauddin Yaqoob established agreements with Hyland’s USA, Apia Laboratory (Germany), and Pfluger Laboratory (Germany) to become the sole distributor of these renowned international pharmaceutical companies in Pakistan.

1990

Ziauddin Yaqoob introduced Boericke & Tafel (U.S.A), Luyties Pharmaceutical (U.S.A), and JSO Pharma (Germany) products to Pakistan.

2007

Standard Homoeopathic Pharmacy established a Marketing & Sales department to distribute products from DR.ZIA Homoeopathic Pharma Pakistan, Pflueger Germany, Apia Labs Germany, and Hyland’s USA. This department was led by Dr. Zeeshan Yaqoob, the grandson of the late Dr. Muhammad Yaqoob.

2009

In early 2009, Standard Homoeopathic Pharmacy rebranded as DR. ZIA Pharmaceuticals. Dr. Zeeshan Zia Yaqoob initiated the Yaqoob Homeopathic Center for Comprehensive Healthcare.

2011

ZIA Pharma expanded its field force and began conducting biannual seminars and training workshops for doctors, retailers, and wholesalers.

New products, Gastrozee and Nephrozee, were launched.

Zeeshan Zia Yaqoob introduced an Export Department, successfully initiating the export of company medicines.

2012

Introduced a new product, Damiana M & Asthmazee.

Implemented an Inventory Management System (IMS) at the distribution level.

2014

Appointed as sole agents for south Asian countries by A.Pflueger.

Introduced a unique range of natural, sugar-free syrups named Gino-Z, Femin-H, Cough-Z, and Gastrol.

2016

Upgraded quality control and microbiology laboratory equipment for better production and raw material testing.

Offered third-party manufacturing for homoeopathic and herbal medicines.

Obtained a manufacturing certificate from the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan.

Gained distribution rights for the South Asia region for single remedies from SRL Plantextrakt Romania.

2017

Introduced four additional natural syrups: Liverol-Z, Alfalfa-Z, Ironol-Z, and Feverol-Z

2018

Launched new sections for herbal ointments, creams, and capsules.

Introduced new homoeopathic combination drops: Diabetic compound, De worm-Z, Influenza-Z, Rauwolfia-Z, and Prostita-Z.

Introduced a new product line of Gemmotherapy and phytotherapy from SRL Plantextrakt.

Introduced a specialized product line of 60ml sugar-free Kids tonics.

Introduced Calendula and Rheuma salbe ointments.

2019

Established a new brand, BiomedicolZ, specializing in phytopharmaceutical products. 2020

Introduced a high-end brand, FloraZ, focused on dermatological products. 2021

Commenced planning for the expansion of the manufacturing facility at Sundar Industrial Estate, Lahore.

2021

Zia Pharma implemented a new cloud-based ERP system to gain comprehensive control over daily operations and enhance overall workplace effectiveness and efficiency.

2022

Began construction of Dr. Zia Laboratories Pvt Ltd at Sundar Industrial Estate, dedicated to the production of homoeopathic, nutraceuticals, and phytopharmaceuticals.