ISLAMABAD – The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has prohibited the use of substandard polypropylene woven sacks for food packaging, citing severe health hazards, including cancer, from the reuse of cement bags for flour and other edibles. In a written judgment, Justice Azam Khan directed the Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority (PSQCA) to launch a […]
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Residents struggle with garbage stench at Defence view
KARACHI: Residents of Defence View and nearby areas, along with students and commuters using Shaheed-i-Millat Expressway, are struggling with the stench of garbage dumped along the Malir riverbank. The piles, managed by the Sindh Solid Waste Management Board (SSWMB) at GTS Imtiaz, release dust, toxic gases, and harmful fumes affecting daily life. Read More: CDA […]
Health ministry warns of smog risks in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of National Health has issued a public advisory warning residents of Islamabad about rising health risks due to smog during the ongoing dry and cold season. Authorities said smog poses serious threats, particularly to children, the elderly, and individuals with chronic illnesses. Read More: Smog crisis deepens as Lahore chokes again “Particles present […]
Experts warn against beauty face masks for children
CHICAGO – Dermatologists are warning parents against giving children beauty face masks and other skincare products, even as a growing number of companies market cosmetics specifically to young kids. Products aimed at pre-teens and even toddlers, such as Rini’s hydrating masks and Evereden’s face mists and moisturisers, are becoming increasingly popular online. Read More: Pakistan’s […]