Tobacco industry

More than 1.2 million lives can be saved in Pakistan, adopting safer alternatives

SHC urged to issue directives to rectify the flaw

"Taxation is known to be the most cost-effective control measure available to governments throughout the world"

Heath costs for tobacco-related diseases much higher than revenue generated by tobacco products

Unregistered or unregulated cigarette makers continue promotional activities

Share of illegal cigarette jumps over 35% due to weak enforcement, poor governance

Officials fear tax evasion from illegal trade to reach Rs77b

FBR had allowed consortium to change quoted price for tobacco track-and-trace licence

Anti-tobacco activists lament elimination of mobile app from system

Earlier, cabinet decided to make health levy part of Finance Bill 2019

Tax revenue from the industry dropped after introduction of this slab

Committee questions FBR about reasons for decrease in tax collection from tobacco sector

New Delhi moot voices concern over slow response to legislation

Victorious: Uruguay wins against US tobacco firm

Industry experts assert that an effective enforcement strategy is needed against non-compliant cigarette manufacturers