Banned reusable syringes available in Pakistan despite rise in hepatitis cases: Report

IANS | May 3, 2026 8:24 PM

Islamabad, May 3 (IANS) The WHO's Global Hepatitis Report 2026 has revealed that Pakistan is the single largest contributor to the number of people living with hepatitis C in the world, even as field reports from different parts of the country revealed continued availability of banned reusable syringes and fake auto-disable syringes in the market, which experts fear can cause transmission of hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and HIV, when used repeatedly by unqualified practitioners.

In MP’s Shahdol, Shubham Tiwari develops millet-based enterprise with help from PMFME scheme

IANS | May 3, 2026 7:09 PM

Bhopal, May 3 (IANS) Shubham Tiwari, a young and ambitious individual from Shahdol district of Madhya Pradesh, has become a popular name not just in his neighbourhood but also in adjoining districts. The reason behind his rise from oblivion to prominence is his millet-based enterprise – ‘Granoxy’, which has become a household name, and its products are also being shipped outside the country.

Pakistan: Workers in Balochistan demand fair wages, improved working conditions

IANS | May 3, 2026 7:09 PM

Quetta, May 3 (IANS) Rallies, demonstrations, and awareness campaigns were held in several parts of Pakistan's Balochistan province to mark the International Labour Day, with workers carrying banners and placards highlighting their demands for fair wages, improved working conditions, job security, and access to social protection systems, local media reported.