Tobacco

Pakistan Tobacco Board warns against transfer of tobacco regulations to provinces – Trendy Blogger

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Pakistan Tobacco Board warns against transfer of tobacco regulations to provinces – Trendy Blogger

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tobacco Board (PTB) has urged Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb to reconsider the Federal Cabinet’s decision to dissolve the organization and transfer its core functions to regional authorities. In a letter to the Finance Minister, PTB officials condemned the move, calling it unconstitutional and illegal. They say that the decision to dissolve … Read more

SPARC feels the need for coordinated bids to save Pakistani youth from the dangers of tobacco trendy blogger

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SPARC feels the need for coordinated bids to save Pakistani youth from the dangers of tobacco trendy blogger

ISLAMABAD: In an important step towards combating the growing tobacco epidemic among Pakistani youth, the Society for the Protection of the Rights of the Child (SPARC) held a two-day dialogue titled “Discussion on Sustainable Tobacco Control Measures: Protecting Youth from Emerging Health Conditions and Risks,” says a press release .Participants stressed the need to strengthen … Read more

Tobacco farmers have been affected by delayed quota announcements and lower procurement targets – Trendy Blogger

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Tobacco farmers have been affected by delayed quota announcements and lower procurement targets – Trendy Blogger

A two-month delay in announcing the annual tobacco procurement target has left farmers financially strapped, as national and multinational companies have reportedly cut procurement targets for next year. dawn. Industrial sources revealed that the total demand for purchases for the year 2025 decreased by 2.5 million kilograms, reaching 74.81 million kilograms, compared to 77.32 million … Read more

Tobacco harm reduction: a policy framework for future generations – Trendy Blogger

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Tobacco harm reduction: a policy framework for future generations – Trendy Blogger

The current tobacco control landscape in Pakistan reveals the ongoing struggle to achieve significant reductions in smoking rates. Despite stringent taxes and regulatory measures, smoking remains a significant health burden, underscoring the need for a new approach. Adopting tobacco harm reduction (THR) as a formal strategy can bring about fundamental change, providing a path to … Read more