Otsuka Pakistan board approves restructuring of Hub facilities

Otsuka Pakistan’s board approved a reorganisation of its Hub manufacturing operations on October 28, Mettis Global reported. From January 1, 2027, production of nine products in 1,000 ml packs is set to shift from Production Line-II to Line-I, while Line-II will stop operating.

The filling equipment on the affected line has a carrying value of about Rs81 million and will remain unused. Otsuka also intends to transfer and sell the authorizations, registrations, technical information and, where relevant, inventory associated with three ampoule products: Dextrose 25%, Potassium Chloride and Meylon; it plans to begin due diligence for potential buyers and obtain the necessary approvals. The board approved the changes at a meeting on October 28, 2026, in a disclosure to the PSX.