The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned Pakistan that tobacco-related deaths and costs are severely impacting public health and the economy, with annual losses of 164,000 lives and $2.5 billion. …
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Economy
IMF Recommends 18% GST Addition to Petroleum Products, Alongside PDL
by Hamza Irshadby Hamza IrshadPetroleum Products ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued recommendations aimed at restructuring Pakistan’s taxation policies to enhance revenue generation and address environmental concerns. One key proposal involves imposing …
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Health & FitnessLatest Updates
Enjoy Cheapest Poison: Pakistan offers cheapest cigarette prices in South Asia: study
by Hamza Irshadby Hamza IrshadThe study supports the idea that tax increase would reduce cigarette demand without raising illicit trade.
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Art & CultureLatest Updates
A Smokers is a Suicide Attacker: Pakistan observes ‘World No Tobacco Day’ today
by Hamza Irshadby Hamza IrshadTobacco kills 118,000 people in Pakistan and 8mn people around the world each year.
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EconomyLatest Updates
Non-Smoking can cause more saving now: FBR allowed to impose health levy on tobacco products, sugary drinks
by Hamza Irshadby Hamza IrshadThe levy proposes Rs10 per cigarette tax and at least Rs1 tax on sugary drinks.