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Govt demand to align tobacco tax at par with WHO guidelines
ISLAMABAD—Anti-tobacco activists are urging the government to align the tobacco tax with the World Health…
Reforms needed in cigarette manufacturing sector
ISLAMABAD—The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged the “need to limit tax incentives to cases…
Economy’s pain points tightening noose around tax-compliant cigarette industry
ISLAMABAD – Ipsos Pakistan launched its research study, ‘Pakistan Cigarette Market Assessment 2024’ in…
Taxing cigarettes a way forward for public and economic health
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s economy is considered difficult to tax, with limited options for revenue generation.…
Call for tobacco tax increase to public health
ISLAMABAD — Health advocates are calling for an immediate increase in tobacco taxes in Pakistan…
IMF urges Pakistan to leverage stability for inclusive growth
ISLAMABAD – After the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) discussed the…
Policy paper advocates 37% increase in FED to boost revenue
ISLAMABAD – The Social Policy Development Centre (SPDC) has proposed a 37% increase in the…
Progress on tobacco taxation still falls short of WHO guidelines
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has made progress in increasing tobacco taxes, but it has not fully…
Survey reveals 18% decrease in smoking rates
ISLAMABAD – High tobacco taxation serves as a vital measure in combating tobacco consumption,…
World Bank identifies potential revenue boosts in tobacco sector
ISLAMABAD – According to a report by the World Bank called ‘Pakistan Development Update’, if…
