ISLAMABAD, May 17 — Federal Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar on Friday assured the National Assembly that no new regulations or taxes have been imposed on the tobacco sector, particularly on the crop or landowners in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The federal government is currently evaluating a proposal to extend significant tax relief to the tobacco sector in the forthcoming federal budget for the fiscal year 2025–26. Industry representatives have reportedly submitted two key demands: the creation of a third excise duty tier with a lower rate of Rs 2,525 per 1,000 cigarette sticks, and […]
Islamabad, May 11, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is actively considering a significant increase in the federal excise duty (FED) on cigarettes in the upcoming 2025–26 budget, citing the severe health risks posed by smoking.
Islamabad, May 9, 2025 – Major international tobacco companies have urged Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb to reform Pakistan’s excise duty framework in order to combat illicit trade, increase tax revenue, and stabilize the formal tobacco sector.
Pakistan Tobacco Company (PTC) has expressed concerns that the implementation of the Track and Trace System (TTS) has not been effective in curbing the illicit trade of cigarettes as originally intended.
Islamabad, March 24, 2025 – Dr. Waseem Iftikhar Janjua, Senior Advisor at the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI), has raised serious concerns regarding the manipulative tactics employed by the tobacco industry, particularly in tax evasion and policy influence.
The widespread availability of smuggled and illicit cigarettes in local markets highlights the failure of authorities responsible for curbing the illegal trade.
Karachi, March 16, 2025 – Pakistan has successfully achieved a significant reduction in cigarette consumption by implementing stringent taxation policies, marking a crucial step in its public health efforts.
Islamabad – The Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) has emphasized that tobacco taxation in Pakistan should be viewed primarily as a public health measure rather than a tool for revenue generation.
Karachi, February 28, 2025 – Pakistan Tobacco Company (PTC) has reported cigarette sales worth Rs 355 billion for the financial year ending December 31, 2024.