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Cosmetics sold in Pakistan could face mandatory ingredient labels and scientific safety checks under a bill cleared by a Senate committee. 🧵
The Pakistan General Cosmetics Bill, 2026 aims to curb misleading marketing and strengthen safety standards for personal care products available in the country.
The committee also reviewed registration of cosmetics companies and the balance between imported raw materials and finished products. Read more: propakistani.pk/2026/10/27/p…
The US says its war against Iran has already cost more than $47 billion, with the estimate jumping over 25% since July. Most of the bill is for replacing weapons used in the conflict. 🧵
More than $29 billion is estimated for replacing ammunition and missiles, while over $6 billion is needed for damaged or lost equipment, including aircraft and drones. Base repair costs are still unclear.
Pakistan Railways has opened 829 jobs under the Balochistan quota, with most positions headed to the Quetta Division. Applications close on November 11, 2026. 🧵
The vacancies range from Grade 1 to Grade 16. Of the total, 805 posts are for Quetta Division and 24 are for Pakistan Railways headquarters. The plan includes a 10% quota for women and 5% for minorities.
Applicants must apply through the National Jobs Portal and submit educational documents, CNIC, domicile, character certificate and photos. The hiring process is to be completed before November 30, 2026. propakistani.pk/2026/10/27/p…
Pakistan’s proposed $600 million World Bank package would tie financing to reforms in wheat, sugar and urea markets, alongside wider changes to trade and investment rules. 🧵
The five-year BRIDGE programme is estimated at $1.193 billion, including $593.38 million from the government. It aims to lift private investment, which the World Bank says stands near 10% of GDP.
Pakistan has given itself 120 days to map out how shrimp farming and seafood processing can bring in higher export earnings. The plan involves federal and provincial bodies across the country. 🧵
A prime ministerial subcommittee has approved seven technical working groups and a costing cell to prepare 14 reports, including export projections. The wider implementation and review process will run for 24 months.
Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari says the debate on creating new provinces should end, arguing that Sindh's people and assembly have already made their position clear. 🧵
Speaking in Lyari, the PPP chairman said the Sindh Assembly had stated its stance at least seven or eight times. He also said no one from the government had spoken to him about a possible 28th constitutional amendment.
The debate intensified after calls for governance reforms in July. MQM-P has sought a separate Karachi province, while the Sindh Assembly passed a resolution against dividing Sindh in September. More: propakistani.pk/2026/10/27/d…
Pakistan is targeting up to $15 billion in domestic and foreign investment through a proposed private equity framework aimed at funding businesses and commercially viable projects. 🧵
The government plans to finalise the framework within two weeks. Tax-related measures are expected in the Finance Bill for FY 2027-28, while regulatory changes could begin soon after approval.