Clinical Trial Site (CTS), SSMCN
CLINICAL TRIAL SITE
Transforming Research into Better Patient Care
The Clinical Trial Site (CTS) at Sughra Shafi Medical Complex & Research Center, Narowal (SSMC & RCN) is a state-of-the-art facility developed by Sahara for Life Trust (SFLT), dedicated to advancing access to innovative healthcare and clinical research.
The facility is registered with the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) and is designed to support the safe and ethical conduct of clinical trials in accordance with applicable regulatory and scientific standards. Through participation in clinical research, the site aims to help make novel and potentially life-changing medicines accessible to underserved and underprivileged patients in Narowal and surrounding communities, while contributing to the advancement of medical knowledge and patient care.
Welcome to the Clinical Trials Site at Sughra Shafi Medical Complex & Research Center Narowal.
Clinical research is at the heart of advancing modern healthcare. In a country such as Pakistan, with its diverse population and significant burden of disease, there is a pressing need to generate high-quality evidence that reflects the needs of our local communities while contributing to global medical knowledge.
Established in 2026, our CTS represents SSMC &RCN’s commitment to building a strong culture of ethical, patient-centered, and scientifically rigorous clinical research. Our state-of-the-art facility brings together clinical expertise, research infrastructure, trained professionals, and supporting administrative services to facilitate high-quality clinical trials and research collaborations.
Our vision is to create a platform where local researchers, healthcare professionals, academic institutions, international research organizations, and sponsors can work together to translate scientific discoveries into meaningful improvements in patient care. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of patient safety, research integrity, Good Clinical Practice, and ethical conduct. At the same time, we aim to strengthen local research capacity by providing opportunities for training, collaboration, innovation, and professional development. As we look toward the future, our goal is not simply to conduct clinical trials, but to contribute to a sustainable research ecosystem in Pakistan—one that generates evidence, nurtures innovation, and ultimately helps bring better diagnostic, preventive, and therapeutic solutions to patients. I invite researchers, sponsors, institutions, and healthcare professionals to join us in this journey of discovery and collaboration.
Together, we can transform clinical research into better patient care.
ABRAR-UL-HAQ
Founder/Chairman, Sahara for Life Trust
Tamgha-e-Imtiaz , Sitara-e-Eisaar
As Executive Director, I am proud to lead an initiative dedicated to advancing clinical research and creating new possibilities for better healthcare for our patients and communities.
Clinical trials are the vital bridge between scientific discovery and improved patient care. Our responsibility goes beyond conducting studies. We are committed to ensuring that every project is scientifically sound, ethically conducted, and centered on the safety, dignity, and well-being of every participant. At our Clinical Trials Site, we uphold the highest standards of Good Clinical Practice, research integrity, patient safety, and scientific excellence. We provide investigators and research teams with an environment that supports rigorous research, effective collaboration, and responsible innovation.
Our diverse patient population is our greatest strength. It allows us to generate evidence that is meaningful for Pakistan while contributing to global medical knowledge. Through partnerships with researchers, academic institutions, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, sponsors, and international organizations, we aim to address the most important unmet healthcare needs.
We know that research is ultimately about people. That is why building the capacity of our investigators, coordinators, nurses, and research professionals is central to our mission. By strengthening local expertise, we create lasting value for our healthcare system and future generations.
Above all, our patients and participants are at the center of everything we do. Their trust is our responsibility, and their participation makes medical progress possible.
CH ISRAR UL HAQ
Executive Director, Sahara for Life Trust
