The unseen and untold issues of clinical trials and research ethics in Pakistan

Pakistan with its teeming population and economical and security setbacks cannot turn away from the escalating health issues which are important indicators for the development of a nation. Clinical research has shown tremendous growth in the past few years. The clinical trial, which is the process of evaluation of drug safety and its potential benefits [1] is increasingly a point of interest by both multinational and national pharmaceutical companies. This business has progressed significantly in the past few years. [2]