Author: none@none.com (Irfan Sadozai)

The National Assembly and Senate in Pakistan have recently passed bills to regulate the cultivation and sale of cannabis and its derivatives for medicinal and industrial purposes. After years of disputes between ministries, the Cannabis Authority Bill was finally approved with amendments to ensure fair representation in the governing body. The move to legalize medicinal hemp production was initially proposed in 2020, facing objections from various ministries concerned about jurisdiction and potential impacts on food cultivation. However, the bills have now been passed to regulate the cultivation, extraction, and sale of cannabis products, with a focus on public health and…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif recently approved a significant reduction in petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) prices for the next fortnight. The price of petrol was cut by Rs6.17 per litre, bringing it down to Rs269.43, while HSD saw a reduction of Rs10.86 per litre, with the new price set at Rs272.77. This decision came after international market prices for petroleum products decreased, prompting the government to adjust local prices accordingly. The cuts were higher than anticipated, with petrol and HSD prices expected to drop by Rs3 and Rs8.50 per litre respectively. Despite recent price hikes, the government’s move to reduce…