Islamabad,13 November,2026(Nosheen):The Pakistan National Heart Association (PANAH), in collaboration with Heartfile, organized a World Diabetes Day awareness walk in Islamabad, urging the government to take immediate action against the growing diabetes crisis.Experts called for mandatory Front-of-Pack Warning Labels (FOPWLs), higher taxes on sugary drinks and elimination of industrially produced trans fats to promote healthier food choices.Munawar Hussain, Sana Ullah Ghumman (General Secretary PANAH), Dr. Saba (CEO Heartfile) and Areeba Shahid (Executive Director PYCA) highlighted the harmful effects of sugary drinks and ultra-processed foods. They stressed that strong government policies and public awareness are essential to prevent diabetes and other non-communicable diseases.Participants from civil society, media and youth groups joined the walk, demanding effective food regulations and prioritizing public health over commercial interests.