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Customs Seizes 1.78 Million Illicit Cigarette Sticks Valued at Rs79 Million in Day-Long Operation

June 8, 2023June 8, 2023Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

In a significant operation conducted by the Directorate of Customs Intelligence and Investigation (I&I), approximately 1.78 million illicit cigarette sticks, worth an estimated Rs79 million, were confiscated in a single day during an intensive anti-smuggling campaign.

Tobacco Farmers Demand Relief as Government’s Policies Plunge Them into Crisis

June 6, 2023June 6, 2023Shahnawaz Akhter

Tobacco farmers in Pakistan are up in arms against what they perceive as the government’s unfair policies, as the recent increase in federal excise duty (FED) on cigarettes has pushed them into a deep crisis.

PM Sharif Directs Strict Measures to Combat Illegal Sale of Cigarettes

June 2, 2023September 29, 2025Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, during a meeting with a delegation from the Pakistan Tobacco Company, emphasized the immediate need to address the issue of illegal sales of cigarettes and tobacco products.

High Cigarette Taxes Fuel Illicit Trade in Pakistan: Experts

June 1, 2023June 1, 2023Faisal Shahnawaz

The imposition of high taxes on cigarettes inadvertently promotes the rise of illicit cigarette trade in Pakistan, sparking concerns about the government’s strategy to protect public health through increased taxation.

Philip Morris expresses concerns over surging illegal cigarette market in Pakistan

May 26, 2023May 26, 2023Faisal Shahnawaz

Islamabad, May 25, 2023: Pakistan’s documented tobacco sector is grappling with a substantial decline in sales, resulting in billions of rupees in losses for the national exchequer.

Citizens Health Initiative highlights threat of illegal cigarette sales, calls for action

May 23, 2023May 23, 2023Hamza Shahnawaz

Karachi, May 23, 2023 – Citizens Health Initiative (CHI), a public health organization, has responded to the misleading campaign by anti-tobacco organizations that undermines the volume and impact of illicit cigarettes.

Experts advocate for higher duties, taxes on cigarettes for healthy Pakistan

May 21, 2023May 21, 2023Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

In a bid to ensure a healthier Pakistan, health experts are calling on the government to impose increased duties and taxes on cigarettes.

OICCI proposes harsh penalties for selling cigarettes below MLP

May 15, 2023May 15, 2023Faisal Shahnawaz

In anticipation of the upcoming federal budget, foreign investors operating in Pakistan, through the Overseas Investors Chambers of Commerce and Industry (OICCI), have submitted specific proposals pertaining to the tobacco industry to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).

Pakistan’s tobacco industry faces challenges amidst excise increases and duty evasion

May 12, 2023May 12, 2023Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

In February 2023, Pakistan’s Finance (Supplementary) Bill 2023 introduced a significant excise increase for the tobacco industry, resulting in the highest-ever excise duty on tier-1 and tier-2 cigarette brands.

FBR’s revenue collection from cigarette sales falls short of expectations despite FED hike

May 5, 2023May 5, 2023Faisal Shahnawaz

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) did not meet its revenue collection target from cigarette sales in April 2023, despite the sharp increase in Federal Excise Duty (FED) on the tobacco industry through the mini-budget in February this year.

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