Islamabad,12 November, 2026(Nosheen): The Pakistan National Heart Association (PANAH), in collaboration with the Ministry of National Health Services, organized a high-level session to mark World Diabetes Day and address Pakistan’s growing diabetes crisis.Minister of State for Health, Malik Mukhtar Ahmed Bharath, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to preventive healthcare and stated that the Ministry had initiated a proposal for Front-of-Pack Warning Labels (FOPWLs).PANAH General Secretary Sana Ullah Ghumman emphasized the urgent need for mandatory warning labels to help consumers identify products high in sugar, salt and unhealthy fats. He stressed that public health must remain a priority over commercial interests.Diabetologist Dr. Col. (R) Shakeel Ahmed Mirza highlighted the alarming rise in diabetes and stressed prevention, early diagnosis and healthy dietary habits.The session concluded with a strong call for the urgent implementation of mandatory FOPWLs and coordinated government action to prevent diabetes and other non-communicable diseases.