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[Pakistan] Illicit cigarette trade to cost Rs100 billion to exchequer

The government suffered a loss of Rs80 billion in tax revenue during the last five years, while this loss would be Rs100 billion in the next five years as Pakistan ... According to a Euromonitor International report on illicit trade in cigarettes, this tr
The News (pk)
added Mar 19, 2013 01:19
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[Pakistan] Cultivation of NRVs tobacco becomes serious issue for PTB, exporters

The cultivation of non-recommended varieties (NRVs) of tobacco has become a matter of deep concern for Pakistan Tobacco Board (PTB), tobacco companies and exporters. According to sources in PTB, these varieties usually have low reducing sugar contents an
(Karachi, Pakistan) Business Recorder (pk)
added Mar 17, 2013 13:38
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[Pakistan] Citizens for effective implementation of tobacco control laws

Citizens stressed the need for effective implementation of tobacco control laws across the country and for curtailing sale of smuggled, duty unpaid, and non-compliant tobacco products. They also asked the authorities concerned to make proper strategies i
The News (pk)
added Mar 17, 2013 11:13
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[Pakistan] The ‘fag’ end of the deal: Cigarette industry suffers as contraband floods markets

The national exchequer suffered a loss of Rs80 billion between 2007 and 2011 in the shape of lower tax revenues due to an influx of contraband cigarettes in the country, claims a recently-released report that examines the tobacco industry. These losses a
Express Tribune (pk)
added Mar 15, 2013 18:16
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[Korea - South] Pakistan cracks down on South Korean cigarettes

Pakistani tax authorities took the unusual step on Friday of threatening retailers with heavy fines and prison unless they stop selling cigarettes smuggled from South Korea. The Federal Board of Revenue ran an advertisement in newspapers, warning that P
AFP - Agence France Presse (fr)
added Mar 9, 2013 22:40
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[Mid-east, Pakistan] Phillip Morris cigarette brand: Change of code allocation allowed

The Federal Board of Revenue has allowed M/s Philip Morris (Pakistan) Limited to print the code "For Sale in GCC Countries" instead of "Not for sale in Pakistan" on their cigarette brand "Morven Gold" exported to overseas markets in Gulf Corporation Coun
(Karachi, Pakistan) Business Recorder (pk)
added Mar 9, 2013 21:48
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[Pakistan] FBR launches crackdown against counterfeit cigarettes

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has launched countrywide crackdown against non-duty paid / counterfeit cigarettes and seized 200,000 illegal cigarettes in a single day, sources said.
The News (pk)
added Mar 3, 2013 13:34
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[Pakistan] Excise duty on cigarettes to promote illicit trade

The proposed rise in the federal excise duty on cigarettes for fetching additional Rs10 billion revenue may not be realistic, keeping in view the expected increase in illicit tobacco market because of growing gap between duty-paid and duty-evaded cigarett
The News (pk)
added Mar 3, 2013 13:33
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[Pakistan] Tobacco companies urge growers to cultivate only recommended varieties

Representatives of tobacco manufacturing companies have urged the growers to cultivate only recommended varieties, offered to make agreement with companies on condition to avoid unacceptable crops. They were speaking at training workshop organised by Pak
(Karachi, Pakistan) Business Recorder (pk)
added Feb 23, 2013 20:42
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[Pakistan] BAT against sale of loose cigarettes

General Manager of British American Tobacco (BAT) said that his company is the strongest advocate for responsible smoking. General Manager (GM) James Lafferty of BAT-Philippines further said that BAT is against the strategy of selling loose sticks of ciga
Daily Times (pk)
added Feb 23, 2013 12:36
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