Heatstroke Awareness Campaign by Pakistan Red Crescent

 Karachi, Pakistan - With rising temperatures, the Pakistan Red Crescent Society, Sindh Branch, has launched an awareness campaign to educate the public on how to prevent and manage heatstroke.

The campaign emphasizes that "Loo lagna khatarnak hai" (Heatstroke is dangerous). The organization is distributing informational materials, like the one in the image, to help people recognize the symptoms of heatstroke and take appropriate action.

Key steps to take in case of heatstroke, as outlined by the Red Crescent, include:

• Reduce Body Temperature: Use a fan to cool the person down.

• Elevate Legs: Raise the person's legs.

• Apply Cool Compresses: Place cold, wet cloths on the body. Gently rub the body with a towel.

• Hydrate: Give the person water or other hydrating fluids to drink.

• Move to a Cool Place: Lay the person down in a cool and safe environment.

The Pakistan Red Crescent is urging the public to take these precautions to protect themselves and their loved ones from the dangers of heatstroke during the hot weather.

Punjab Government Approves Special Courts Act 2025 to Protect Overseas Pakistanis' Properties

In a landmark move, the Government of Punjab has passed the "Special Courts for Overseas Pakistanis' Properties Act 2025" aimed at ensuring swift and transparent resolution of property-related disputes faced by Pakistanis living abroad. This new legislation is specifically designed to address issues such as illegal possession, tenancy conflicts, and other property matters involving overseas citizens.

Barrister Amjad Malik, Vice Chairman of the Overseas Pakistanis Commission Punjab, hailed the development as a long-awaited step in the right direction. “This law fulfills a longstanding demand of overseas Pakistanis. With e-filing, digital hearings, and decisions expected within 60 to 90 days, swift justice is now a reality,” he stated.

Highlighting the significance of the move, Barrister Malik pointed out that thousands of complaints are currently pending across 41 districts of Punjab, including Lahore. He emphasized that the new initiative will be a major blow to land grabbers and help combat the chronic issue of delays in the judicial system.

Calling the legislation a "welcoming beginning," Barrister Amjad Malik stressed the need for immediate allocation of resources, appointment of trained judges, and the establishment of a transparent system to operationalize these courts effectively. He added that these steps are crucial for restoring the trust of overseas Pakistanis in the justice system.

Ishaq Dar issued a firm directive to the Pakistan Sugar Mills Association

  * Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has issued a firm directive to the Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA), demanding full compliance with the agreed-upon retail price of sugar. This move aims to stabilize market prices and ensure affordability for consumers across Pakistan.

Body:

 * In a recent high-level meeting, Deputy Prime Minister Dar reviewed the current sugar market situation, focusing on adherence to the previously established price agreement.

 * Dar expressed his satisfaction with the observed downward trend in sugar prices, which he attributed to stringent market oversight and regulatory enforcement.

 * However, he emphasized the necessity of consistent compliance from the PSMA to maintain price stability.

 * The directive mandates that the PSMA ensure retail sugar prices remain at or below the agreed-upon level throughout Pakistan.

 * The governments goal is to protect consumers from price gouging, and to maintain a stable supply of sugar throughout the country.

 * The government is also actively monitoring supply, to make sure that there are no artificial shortages created.

 * The Competition Commision of Pakistan (CCP) is also monitoring the sugar industry, to ensure that there are no anti-competitive practices taking place.