HEALTH

Govt urged to increase tobacco tax by 40 pc to generate revenue, reduce consumption

Govt urged to increase tobacco tax by 40 pc to generate revenue

ISLAMABAD, May 28 (DNA): The health advocates have urged the government to increase tax on tobacco products by 40 percent to generate revenue, decrease consumption and bridging the gap in Read More

FED rate hike essential to counteract smoking costs, claims SPDC Study

FED rate hike essential to counteract smoking costs

ISLAMABAD, MAY 27 /DNA/ – Anti tobacco activists have warned that the government would lost the revenue and benefit gained through tax reforms if the Federal Excise Duty (FED) rate Read More

Hike in Tobacco Taxes for FY-2024-25 demanded to save lives, strengthen economy

Hike in Tobacco Taxes for FY-2024-25 demanded to save lives, strengthen economy

ISLAMABAD, May 26 (DNA): Speakers of the police dialogue on tobacco taxation to highlight the contribution of the tobacco industry to Pakistan’s economy and the health cost burden due to Read More

Third polio case of 2024 reported in Pakistan

Third polio case of 2024 reported in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: The third polio case of the year has been reported from Killa Abdullah district of Balochistan, where a 12-year-old girl was found infected with Wild Poliovirus 1 (WPV1) officials Read More

WHO challenges illicit tobacco trade numbers in Pakistan, says trade share is 23%

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ISLAMABAD, MAY 21 /DNA/ – The World Health Organization (WHO) has contradicted claims by multinational tobacco companies regarding the illicit cigarette trade, revealing that the actual figure in Pakistan stands Read More

Significant 18% drop in smoking rates in Pakistan: CRD

Significant 18% drop in smoking rates in Pakistan: CRD

ISLAMABAD, MAY 20 (DNA): A recent survey by Islamabad’s Center for Research and Dialogue (CRD) show a significant 18% drop in smoking rates in Pakistan, linked to rising cigarette prices.Read More