RAWALPINDI: The Punjab government has decided to cancel drug licences issued to dispensers across the province including Rawalpindi. The Punjab government has also made it compulsory for medical stores, B-category pharmacies and the pharmacist to hold a medical degree. The district government was also notified regarding the new orders, while initiatives are being taken to cancel the already given permission letter. After the cancellation of the licence the only the owners having degrees would be authorised to run their medical stores. Pakistan Chemist Retailers Association central chairman, Ishaq Memo, said that the licences were issued and certified under Pakistan Drug Rules 1958 Section 55, hence “we will challenge the matter in a high court.