Tag: The Pakistan Times

Islamabad, December 11, 2025(Ghufran): Health experts, academia, and civil society stakeholders have called for decisive action to reduce the consumption of industrially produced trans fatty acids (iTFA), a major contributor to heart disease and other non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Pakistan.A consultative meeting was held between representatives of the Department of Food Science and Technology, University of Karachi, Nutrition International, and Mr. Sanaullah Ghuman, General Secretary of the Pakistan National Heart Association (PANAH), to deliberate on the growing challenge posed by iTFA in the country.During the discussion, Dr. M. Abdul Haq, Chairman, and Dr. S. M. Ghufran Saeed, Associate Professor, provided an overview of the current iTFA situation in Pakistan. They highlig...

Rawalpindi, 11 December 2025(Kamran Raja): The Pakistan Army today announced the conclusion of Field General Court Martial proceedings initiated on 12 August 2024 against Mr. Faiz Hameed, formerly Lieutenant General, under the Pakistan Army Act. The process extended over 15 months, involving comprehensive legal scrutiny. The accused was tried on four charges: Engaging in political activities, Violating the Official Secrets Act in a manner detrimental to the safety and interests of the State, Misuse of authority and government resources, and Causing wrongful loss to individuals.Following exhaustive legal proceedings, the Court found the accused guilty on all charges. He has been sentenced to 14 years of rigorous imprisonment, and the verdict was formally...

Rawalpindi, 8 December 2025(Kamran Raja): Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, was presented with a Tri-Services Guard of Honour at the General Headquarters (GHQ) today to mark the formal institution of the appointment of Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces (COAS & CDF). Admiral Naveed Ashraf, NI, NI(M), Chief of the Naval Staff; Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhu, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Air Staff; and senior military officers from all three services attended the ceremony.Addressing the officers of the tri-services, the COAS & CDF lauded the extraordinary courage and conviction demonstrated by the people of Pakistan, particularly the professionalism of the valiant men and women of the Armed Forces during M...

Islamabad December 05, 2025(Ghufran): Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) continue to impose a devastating health and economic burden on Pakistan, accounting for the majority of premature deaths and placing an overwhelming strain on national healthcare resources. Experts warn that unhealthy diets, high in sugar, salt, and fats are among the leading contributors to rising rates of heart disease, diabetes, obesity, cancer, and other chronic conditions. In response to this growing crisis, public health advocates highlight Front-of-Pack Warning Labels (FOPWLs) as an evidence-based policy tool proven to help consumers quickly identify unhealthy products and make informed food choices. Global and regional research strongly supports this measure, and the recent study published in “The Lancet” has f...