The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has issued a decisive ban on the use of substandard sacks for food packaging, emphasizing the severe health risks associated with such practices. Justice Azam Khan, in a written judgment, highlighted that the reuse of cement bags for packing flour and other food items could lead to serious illnesses, including cancer. The court's ruling mandates the Ministry of National Food Security and Research, along with provincial authorities, to enforce this ban strictly. According to ProPakistani, the court has instructed a nationwide crackdown within 30 days, targeting the manufacture, storage, and sale of these substandard sacks, with measures including raids and potential arrests of violators. The Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority (PSQCA) and the Food Ministry are required to submit a compliance report within three months, as noted by Tribune Latest.