Pakistan's fuel price surge nearly doubles insulin costs, forcing patients to pay more for life-saving treatments.

A surge in Pakistan’s fuel prices is driving up the cost of essential medicines, making life-saving treatments like insulin nearly double in price. Patients with chronic illnesses are struggling to afford critical drugs, and some pharmacies are accused of exploiting the situation through artificial shortages and regulatory gaps. Health officials are calling for stricter enforcement to protect vulnerable populations from escalating healthcare costs.