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.
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Presence of Illicit Cigarettes: A Failure of Authorities
The widespread availability of smuggled and illicit cigarettes in local markets highlights the failure of authorities responsible for curbing the illegal trade.
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Pakistan Curbs Cigarette Consumption Through Strict Tax Policies
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.
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SDPI Urges Public Health Approach to Tobacco Taxation
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.
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PTC Reports Rs 355 Billion in Cigarette Sales for 2024
Karachi, February 28, 2025 – Pakistan Tobacco Company (PTC) has reported cigarette sales worth Rs 355 billion for the financial year ending December 31, 2024.
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Pakistan Urgently Needs Ban Cigarettes Amid Health Crisis
Islamabad – Pakistan is grappling with a severe public health emergency, with increasing calls to impose a comprehensive ban on smoking cigarettes. The health toll from tobacco use is catastrophic, with the country recording the highest rate of smoking-related deaths in South Asia, surpassing even the global average.
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Pakistan Burns Rs 276 Billion on Cigarettes in Nine Months
Karachi, January 2, 2025 – In the midst of unprecedented economic challenges, Pakistanis spent a staggering Rs 276 billion on cigarettes during the first nine months of 2024. This shocking revelation emerges as the nation grapples with soaring inflation and dwindling resources for essential commodities.
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Tobacco Industry Manipulation Threatens Public Health Progress
Experts at a stakeholder seminar on Sunday underscored the manipulative strategies employed by the tobacco industry, disguised as corporate initiatives, to shape public opinion and obstruct progress in public health.
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Experts Advocate Strong Tobacco Taxation for Public Health
Islamabad, November 16, 2024 – Experts at a seminar titled “Taxing Tobacco: A Path to Reducing Consumption and Saving Lives” highlighted the pressing need for a comprehensive and sustainable tobacco taxation policy in Pakistan.
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Expert Warns of Grave Risks from Smoking and Passive Smoking
Karachi, August 12, 2024: Dr. Matiur Rehman, a leading pulmonologist and lung specialist at Ali Medical Hospital, has issued a stark warning about the dangers of smoking and passive smoking, urging parents to educate their children to protect their health.
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