Islamabad,21 October 2026 ( Nosheen) :The Pakistan National Heart Association (PANAH), in collaboration with coalition partners, has established the PANAH Lawyers Forum to strengthen advocacy for mandatory Front-of-Pack Warning Labels (FOPWLs) on ultra-processed products (UPPs) and protect public health.President PANAH, Maj Gen (R) Masud-ur-Rehman Kiani, highlighted that non-communicable diseases (NCDs) account for approximately 60 percent of deaths in Pakistan, with more than 35 million people living with diabetes. He emphasized that consumers have the right to know what they eat.PANAH General Secretary Sana Ullah Ghumman urged the government and the Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority (PSQCA) to implement mandatory warning labels without further delay. Senior Advocate Supreme Court of Pakistan Akhlaq Awan reaffirmed the legal community’s support for consumer rights and effective public health policies.Representatives of the Pakistan Kidney Patients Association, HeartFiles, Pakistan Medical Association and Pakistan Association of Family Physicians also attended the event.The participants called on the government to prioritize public health over commercial interests and introduce clear warning labels to help consumers make healthier food choices and protect children and future generations from preventable diseases.