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[Pakistan] Violators pay for breaching smoking laws in capital
Though not that impressive, results of the Islamabad district administration’s crackdown on smoking violation show things are surely changing for the better. According to an official of the district administration, Rs92,000 was fined to owners of 37 caf
Feb 21, 2013
The News (pk)
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Feb 21, 2013 19:08
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[Pakistan] Call to impose taxes on smokeless tobacco products
Participants in a consultative seminar on "Smokeless Tobacco Products" proposed the imposition of special taxes on smokeless tobacco items, suggested for making specific legislation to control their growing usage in the society. The seminar titled "Advoc
Feb 21, 2013
(Karachi, Pakistan) Business Recorder (pk)
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Feb 21, 2013 11:20
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[Pakistan] At last, Tobacco Control Cell to get staff
The Tobacco Control Cell’s drawn out wait for permanent government staff appears to be finally over as the Cabinet Division is likely to appoint a director general, two assistant director generals and support workforce to it in a few days.
Feb 20, 2013
The News (pk)
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Feb 20, 2013 17:49
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Pakistan Tobacco’s profits 375% higher than last year
Pakistan Tobacco Company has announced its profits for the year ended December 31, 201, declaring a net profit of Rs1.73 billion rupees, compared to only Rs363.79 million in the previous year. This translates into a growth in profitability of a staggerin
Feb 21, 2013
Express Tribune (pk)
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Feb 20, 2013 17:20
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[Pakistan] Tobacco industry resents raise in excise duty
Tobacco industry has expressed its concern over a proposal of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to enhance excise duty on cigarettes and said that the Board's move would further boost the illicit trade of cigarettes in the country.
Feb 20, 2013
(Karachi, Pakistan) Business Recorder (pk)
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Feb 20, 2013 17:19
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[Pakistan] Students violating city govt's no-smoking law
“Although tobacco products are not available in the university’s cafeteria, smoking is not prohibited within the premises of university. People bring tobacco products along with them and smoke without any hesitation”, a student from International Islami
Feb 19, 2013
Pakistan Today (pk)
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Feb 19, 2013 19:07
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[Pakistan] Civil society welcomes proposal to raise taxes on cigarettes
Representatives of civil society have welcomed the proposal to raise Federal Excise Duty (FED) on middle slab cigarettes in the country. "If the proposal goes ahead, Pakistan can achieve significant results to boost its revenue and reduce cigarette consu
Feb 17, 2013
APP (Associated Press of Pakistan) (pk)
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Feb 17, 2013 15:03
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70pc Pakistani children exposed to carcinogenic tobacco smoke
Experts talking to APP said tobacco smoke is a major cause of contribution to the indoor air-pollution in the country, where people are generally not aware about the harm caused by passive smoking.
Feb 11, 2013
(Karachi, Pakistan) Business Recorder (pk)
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Feb 10, 2013 23:19
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Pakistan’s tobacco consumption: The most in South Asia!
Despite the fact that tobacco is banned in public places, Pakistan is the largest consumer of tobacco in South Asia. Reports have revealed that tobacco smoking is very common among youngsters, and is responsible for various health problems in the young ge
Feb 7, 2013
Pakistan Today (pk)
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Feb 10, 2013 21:57
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[Pakistan] 45 Shisha smokers arrested in Rawalpindi
Jan 29, 2013
The Nation (pk)
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Jan 29, 2013 12:38