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Hum News
Jul 30, 2024

KP passes bill to decrease tobacco tax

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Assembly on Tuesday passed the amended Finance Bill to withdraw the increase in tobacco tax, which was announced in the provincial budget 2024-25.

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Web Desk
Jul 23, 2024

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa reverses tobacco tax hike amid political pressure

Originally, the provincial budget had set new taxes on tobacco, including a Rs 50 per kg tax on Virginia tobacco and Rs 30 per kg on other types.

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Web Desk
May 29, 2024

Hike in Tobacco Taxes for FY-2024-25 demanded

Solangi further stated that the tobacco epidemic requires comprehensive strategies encompassing public health interventions, strong tobacco control policies and awareness campaigns.

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Web Desk
May 21, 2024

Pakistan sees remarkable reduction in cigarette consumption

A recent survey conducted by Islamabad’s Centre for Research and Dialogue (CRD) has shed light on a significant 18 per cent decline in smoking rates across Pakistan. This decline has been closely associated with the escalating prices of cigarettes.

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Web Desk
May 16, 2024

Experts demand raise in tobacco taxes

Experts said that more than 60 per cent population of the country comprises youth and it was imperative for the government to protect them from the ills of tobacco use.