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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
The News (pk)
added 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
(Karachi, Pakistan) Business Recorder (pk)
added 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.
The News (pk)
added 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
Express Tribune (pk)
added 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.
(Karachi, Pakistan) Business Recorder (pk)
added 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
Pakistan Today (pk)
added 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
APP (Associated Press of Pakistan) (pk)
added 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.
(Karachi, Pakistan) Business Recorder (pk)
added 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
Pakistan Today (pk)
added Feb 10, 2013 21:57
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[Pakistan] 45 Shisha smokers arrested in Rawalpindi

The Nation (pk)
added Jan 29, 2013 12:38
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