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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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The Khyber Tobacco Company Limited (KTC), a leading national tobacco manufacturer, has reached out to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) seeking a review and adjustment of the current tax policies affecting tobacco sales.
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In a concerning revelation, Pakistan Tobacco Company (PTC) has announced a dramatic 23 percent decline in domestic sales volume for the first quarter of 2024, a stark contrast to the same period last year.
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