Quetta, 15 April 2025 – A significant workshop addressing the critical issue of industrially produced trans-fatty acids (iTFAs) and the ban on partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) was successfully held at Serena Hotel, Quetta, on April 15 2025. The event aimed to raise awareness among key stakeholders about the detrimental health...

Islamabad, March 4, 2025 – On World Obesity Day, Heartfile joined PYCA, CPDI, PANAH, health alliances and activists at a Ramada Islamabad press conference to champion higher taxes on sugar‑sweetened beverages and mandatory Front of Pack Warning Labels on ultra‑processed products Presenters pointed to alarming national data—over half of Pakistanis...

Islamabad, February 21, 2025 — In a press conference attended by major media outlets at Ramada Hotel, eleven leading health sector civil society organizations, including Heartfile, urged the government to impose higher taxes on ultra-processed products (UPPs) and sugary beverages. Speakers presented compelling global evidence linking these products to the...

Islamabad, February 18, 2025 – The Subcommittee of the Women’s Parliamentary Caucus on General Women’s Health convened at the Conference Room of the Women Parliamentary Caucus, Parliament House, to strategize targeted interventions for women’s health challenges. The session united women legislators, senior MoNHSRC officials and civil society advocates to assess...

Islamabad, Jan 21, 2025 – In a powerful display of solidarity, PANAH, Heartfile, and over ten other health-focused civil society organizations (CSOs) convened a joint press conference at RAMADA, Islamabad, on January 21st. The coalition urgently called for the imposition of taxes on Ultra-Processed Products (UPPs). This united front aims...

Islamabad, January 9th, 2025 – Heartfile and PANAH held a significant think tank meeting January 9th at RAMADA, Islamabad. The session brought together experts to deliberate on pressing public health issues. The Strategic discussions aimed to formulate actionable policy recommendations for improved health outcomes. The outcomes of this pivotal meeting...