Health minister committed to reducing smoking
Int’l survey says annual economic costs attributable to smoking-related diseases
Lead to 40% decline in production, ineffective T&T system results in losses of over Rs310b
Health advocates shed light on alarming risks to public health
More than 1.2 million lives can be saved in Pakistan, adopting safer alternatives
Only 2 cigarette manufacturers implemented Track & Trace by deadline, lament representatives
Sales of illegal cigarettes rise to 63% of total volumes since duty hike
SPARC underscores dangers of tobacco consumption on children’s health
Says regulators have failed to stop sale of cheap, smuggled cigarettes
Say move will give rise to illegal players