DNA Islamabad: Former Federal Minister for National Health Services, Dr Nadeem Jan called for a significant increase in cigarette taxation by 50% to deter smoking among the population, especially theRead More
DNA Islamabad – Cigarette consumption is increasing in developing countries and Pakistan is no exception and has witnessed an upsurge in recent years and instead of generating additional revenue fromRead More
ISLAMABAD, MAR 12 (DNA) — As per the instructions of the provincial government, Hayatabad Medical Complex (HMC) Peshawar has restored medical services and treatment under the Sehat card facility. AccordingRead More
ISLAMABAD, MAR 11 /DNA/ – In the midst of the celebrations marking achievements and progress on this Women’s Day, a somber reality remains concealed— the burdensome cost of smoking borneRead More
ISLAMABAD, MAR 6 /DNA/ – The uphill task for the new government is to synchronize efforts of health and finance ministries to counter the menace of smoking. With 24 millionRead More
High FED rates on cigarettes: a win-win for revenue and public health ISLAMABAD, FEB 25 (DNA): The government’s decision to raise the Federal Excise Duty (FED) on cigarettes has yieldedRead More