HEALTH

Internet addiction may trigger more addictive behaviours in teens: study

Internet addiction may trigger more addictive behaviours in teens: study

A new research suggests that young people with internet addiction experience changes in brain chemistry leading to more addictive behaviours. According to The Guardian, the study published in PLOS Mental Health Read More

Pakistan witnesses significant dip in cigarette consumption due to high prices

Pakistan witnesses significant dip in cigarette consumption due to high prices

ISLAMABAD, JUN (DNA): Pakistan has witnessed a significant dip in cigarette consumption due to high prices, and a survey by the Centre for Research and Dialogue (CRD) has validated that Read More

Health advocates applaud SIFC, IMF for boosting Pakistan’s economy through tobacco tax hike

Health advocates applaud SIFC

ISLAMABAD, JUN 4 /DNA/ – Society for the Protection of the Rights of the Child (SPARC), appreciated Special Investment Facilitation Council’s (SIFC) previous work on investing in better economic decisions.Read More

Govt can boost revenues by 40 billion with Optimized Tobacco Taxation

Govt can boost revenues by 40 billion with Optimized Tobacco Taxation

ISLAMABAD, JUN 1 /DNA/ – Health advocates have proposed a 37% increase in taxes on tobacco products in Pakistan to reduce consumption, increase revenue and bridge the gap in health Read More

Over 1200 youth opt smoking per day in Pakistan needs stakeholders attention: Experts

Over 1200 youth opt smoking per day in Pakistan needs stakeholders attention: Experts

ISLAMABAD, May 31 (DNA): Anti tobacco experts said that over 1200 youth opt smoking per day in Pakistan which needs special attention of stakeholders. The Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI)Read More

Capital calling hails reports to hike tobacco tax, illicit trade denounced

Capital calling hails reports to hike tobacco tax

ISLAMABAD, May 29 (DNA): The Islamabad-based think tank, Capital Calling has hailed the reports suggesting that the International Monitory Fund (IMF) has remained steadfast in its recommendation for uniformed tax Read More