Web desk: Former captain of the national cricket team and world-renowned bowler known as the Sultan of Swing, Wasim Akram, has warned and advised them to stop eating like ‘dangers’ or ‘animals’ on the arrival of the New Year.
Wasim Akram released his video statement on the social networking site in which he wished his fans and all Pakistanis a Happy New Year 2026.
Wasim Akram warned in his video message that the diabetes rate in Pakistan has reached 33 per cent. This means that a quarter of the nation has been affected by this disease.
He advised Pakistanis to check their sugar levels, show them to the doctor, and stop going to the doctor.
Akram stated, “Jaan hai to jahan hai,” encouraging people to look after their health.
Diabetes in Pakistan
Diabetes is a huge health crisis in Pakistan. This disease affects over 34 million adults in the country. That means approximately 1 in 3 adults suffer from it.
A global cause of the prevalence of the disease is genetics, nutrition shifts, inactivity, and high rates of undiagnosed cases.
It i expected that the number might nearly double by 2045 without proper education and intervention.
This makes it an urgent public health issue. Proper lifestyle and early detection, along with better management, can help with it.
Wasim Akram
Previously, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi announced the appointment of legendary former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram as the brand ambassador of the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL).
“The best thing for the PSL and the PSL brand is that Wasim Akram has been appointed as the brand ambassador. From January 1, he will officially take on this role,” he said.
“Not only that, but he is also organising key aspects of the auction. There will be an international auctioneer, and Wasim Akram will be actively involved as well,” Naqvi further added.
