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[Pakistan] Efforts to curb smoking only hit legal industry

It is unfortunate however the way anti-smoking enthusiasts choose to ignore such criminal consequences of the ‘cause’ they champion, while ignoring the more grave questions. It probably is the time to urge them not to opt for the path of least resistance,
Daily Times (pk)
added May 31, 2013 10:22
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[Canada] SHATENSTEIN: Opinion: Why are grocery stores still selling cigarettes?

If the three large chains that dominate the grocery-store market in Quebec could agree that tobacco products have no place in their stores, they’d be sending a meaningful, potent signal to society.
Montreal Gazette (ca)
added May 31, 2013 03:23
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[Asia, China] SHUKLA: Down With TAPS--For A Tobacco Free World

Also, a comprehensive ban of TAPS is required under Article 13 of the FCTC for all parties ratifying the treaty. Statistics show that the removal of TAPS alone can save lives by reducing tobacco consumption by an average of 7%. Yet, to date only 19 of th
Asian Tribune
added May 31, 2013 03:07
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[Asia, China] O'LEARY: Time to lay the Marlboro Man to rest

These targets will only be achieved through the implementation of strong policies to reduce demand for tobacco, including comprehensive bans on all forms of tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship. But when they are, hundreds of thousands, if not
China Daily (cn)
added May 31, 2013 03:00
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[Asia, China] YIQING: Total ban on tobacco ads needed

In a country with a long history of tobacco use and influential tobacco companies, the public has to become the main force demanding a complete ban on TAPS in order to prevent our children from smoking and safeguard their health.
China Daily (cn)
added May 31, 2013 02:57
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[Ireland] COOPER: Reilly lights a fire under smoking lobby as State finally gets the picture

The industry has argued that the more expensive cigarettes become the more likely it is people will try to find product on the illegal market. ... then other ways may have to be found to disincentive people from smoking. Sticking cigarettes into plain pa
Irish Examiner (ie)
added May 31, 2013 00:32
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PEIRIS: Media is to give something useful and valuable to the wise people, and not the ignorant, on this World No Tobacco Day -- May 31st

Asian Tribune
added May 30, 2013 19:20
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[Asia] PHARTIAL: Smokers ignore India’s public smoking ban

With the global tobacco epidemic killing nearly 600,000 second-hand smokers each year, it’s clear that these people need some kind of protection from the government. Stronger, better legislation to curb tobacco use seems like a good way forward.
Reuters blogs
added May 30, 2013 18:25
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[Australia] DUGGAN: Promotion ban will help stub out habit

Stopping the display of tobacco products is a key step, writes Kath Duggan.
Newcastle Herald (au)
added May 30, 2013 17:44
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[Jamaica, South America/Caribbean] FORRESTER: World No Smoking Day: The struggle continues

As we approach the close of the first decade of the FCTC, let us resolve to intensify our lobby for more action, including banishing smoking from our country and world.
Jamaica Observer (jm)
added May 30, 2013 01:38
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