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Police in Karachi have uncovered a disturbing operation in Moosa Colony where meat from dead chickens was allegedly being processed and sold to restaurants, biryani stalls, and hotels. The illegal practice posed a major threat to public health. Read more: Tomatoes Now Pricier Than Chicken in Karachi During a raid
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The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) has intensified its crackdown on substandard meat in Murree, targeting several markets in the area. Inspections were carried out in Aliot Bazaar, Expressway, and Mochi Mandi, where meat quality was checked for compliance with health standards. A PFA spokesperson said 19 beef and mutton shops
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A major food safety violation was uncovered near Islamabad after authorities discovered 1,000 kilograms of donkey meat at an illegal slaughterhouse in Tarnol. The Islamabad Food Authority (IFA) conducted the raid on July 27, recovering over 50 slaughtered donkeys. The discovery has raised serious public health and ethical concerns.
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The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) destroyed over 2,270 kilogrammes of unsafe poultry meat during a surprise operation at Lahore’s Tollinton Market, one of the city's busiest centres for meat distribution. The early morning inspection was part of a wider campaign targeting the sale of low-quality
Health
A recent study from southern Italy has raised fresh concerns about poultry consumption, suggesting that eating more than 300 grams per week—equivalent to two or three servings—could slightly raise the risk of gastrointestinal cancer and significantly increase overall mortality. Published in the journal Nutrients, the research pointed to
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In a significant move to ensure public health and safety, the district administration of Rawalpindi has taken action against food outlets in the region due to appalling hygiene standards and the use of deteriorated meat. On Friday, Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) and OMG outlets located in Chaklala Scheme-III and