News Desk
RABAT: Atif Iqbal, Group CEO of High-Q Pharmaceuticals, was honoured with the Made in Pakistan Global Impact Award at a ceremony held at the Embassy of Pakistan in Rabat, Morocco.
The award was presented by Pakistan’s Ambassador to Morocco Syed Adil Gilani in recognition of Atif Iqbal’s leadership and contributions to the pharmaceutical sector. Under his leadership, High-Q Pharmaceuticals has strengthened its position in improving healthcare standards, promoting innovation and enhancing Pakistan’s image in the global pharmaceutical industry.
Atif Iqbal is also participating as a delegate in the Made in Pakistan Global Impact Summit Morocco 2026, being held from 3 to 8 May. During his visit, he met Ambassador Syed Adil Gilani along with Mirza Ishtiaq Baig, honorary consul general of Morocco in Pakistan, Rizwan Jaffar, founder of the Made in Pakistan Corporate Club, and other industrialists.
Discussions focused on trade, investment, pharmaceuticals, medical cooperation, tourism, construction and sports goods between Pakistan and Morocco. The ambassador briefed the delegation on Morocco’s economy and trade environment, describing the country as a strategic gateway linking Africa, Europe and the Middle East.
He said Morocco offered significant opportunities for foreign investors, particularly in pharmaceuticals, textiles, sports goods, agriculture, medical equipment and food processing.
Atif Iqbal said Pakistan’s pharmaceutical sector was rapidly growing and medicines were being produced according to international standards. He said there was strong potential for cooperation with African countries, especially Morocco, and Pakistani firms could contribute through quality and cost-effective medical products.
He also said Pakistan held a strong global position in surgical and medical manufacturing, while Sialkot’s sports goods industry was internationally recognised. He added that Morocco could be an important market for Pakistani sports goods, surgical instruments and medical devices.
On medical tourism, he said Pakistan had modern healthcare facilities and skilled doctors that could attract international patients and generate foreign exchange.
Mirza Ishtiaq Baig said Pakistan and Morocco enjoyed historic and friendly relations that should be strengthened through deeper economic cooperation. Rizwan Jaffar said Pakistani brands were expanding globally and stressed the need to further promote “Made in Pakistan” at the international level.
The delegation later visited the Morocco Chamber of Commerce, where they discussed ways to enhance bilateral trade. Atif Iqbal also highlighted Pakistan’s 250 million population market and invited Moroccan business leaders to explore opportunities in Pakistan, while proposing the launch of direct flights between the two countries.
