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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Health Experts Recommend 40% Increase in Tobacco Tax
Pkrevenue.com – Health experts have urged the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to implement a 40% increase in tobacco taxes in the budget for the fiscal year 2024-25. This proposal aims to reduce tobacco consumption, enhance government revenue, and address the significant health costs associated with smoking.
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Illicit Cigarettes Take Over Pakistani Market, Costing Billions
Islamabad, May 10, 2024: A new study by Ipsos Pakistan paints a concerning picture of the country’s cigarettes market, revealing a significant shift towards illicit brands.
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Think Tank Advocates for Stringent Cigarettes Taxation
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad-based think tank, Capital Calling, has called for rigorous adjustments to the taxation policy on cigarettes, aiming to align it with global norms.
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