KARACHI: The tobacco industry is facing criticism for allegedly manipulating data to pressure the government and IMF into reducing taxes, including a proposal to cut the Federal Excise Duty (FED) from Rs5,050 to Rs3,800 per 1,000 sticks, potentially making cigarettes cheaper and more accessible. ...
ISLAMABAD, May 30 (APP):Experts from leading policy think tanks and health advocates joined forces on Friday to spotlight the manipulation and interference of the tobacco industry in Pakistan’s tax policy—just ahead of the federal and provincial budget announcements. The seminar titled “Unm...
Over the past few weeks, an extensive media campaign has been launched, making exaggerated claims about the illegal cigarette trade and advocating for tax reductions. This campaign has been widely publicized, attempting to paint a picture of rampant illicit trade in the cigarette market, allegedly c...
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The Society for the Protection of the Rights of the Child (SPARC), in collaboration with the Social Policy and Development Centre (SPDC), launched “The Price of Health: Cigarette Tax Simulation Model 2025–26.” This model provides evidence-based insights into how effective tobacco taxation can ...
LAHORE: The Social Policy and Development Centre (SPDC), a policy research institute has expressed serious concerns over the country’s worsening tobacco epidemic, a crisis that continues to claim lives, burden the economy, and threaten the nation’s future. https://www.brecorder.com/...
A well-orchestrated campaign advocating for reduced cigarette taxes has recently gained momentum, primarily driven by the cigarette industry. Their arguments crystallize into three core assertions: First, they contend that the prevailing tax structure is crippling large-scale manufacturing, inclu...
The first half of fiscal year 2025 has painted a perplexing picture of Pakistan’s cigarette industry. The latest data on cigarette production and tax collection in Pakistan reveals that production is soaring compared to the same period last year, yet tax revenues are mysteriously declining. To fur...
Federal subsidies in Pakistan, particularly those directed towards the power sector, have raised significant concerns regarding transparency, effectiveness, and their impact on poverty alleviation. For the fiscal year 2023-24, the initial budget allocated PKR 894 billion for electricity subsidies...
ISLAMABAD, Nov 16 (APP): Speakers at a seminar believed in commitment to leveraging taxation as a critical tool for public health and economic sustainability. The seminar titled “Taxing Tobacco: A Path to Reducing Consumption and Saving Lives”, was organized by the Sustainable Development Pol...
کراچی -- پاکستان میں اس وقت کئی جگہوں پر شہریوں کو گھروں کے کرائے سے زیادہ بجلی کے بل موصول ہو رہے ہیں اور ملک میں توانائی کی بڑھتی ہوئی قیمتوں کے باعث حکومت پر شدید تنق...
Health advocates concerned at no hike in cigarette tax rates https://www.brecorder.com/news/40311459...
Health advocates call for enhanced cigarette taxes for public health https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1206791-health-advocates-call-for-enhanced-cigarette-taxes-for-public-health...
SPDC and SPARC Jointly hold a Seminar on OPTIMIZING TOBACCO TAXATION IN PAKISTAN تمبا کو پر ٹیکسز میں اضافہ اسے روکنے میں معاون ثابت ہو سکتا ہے، مرتضیٰ سولنگی - AAJ https://dailythepatriot.com/epaper/wp-content/uploads/2024/0...
Expert Muhammad Sabir, emphasized the benefits of increased tobacco taxation, which has already shown significant revenue growth, reaching PKR 122 billion between July 2023 and January 2024. He said full-year projections exceed PKR 200 billion, representing a substantial increase compared to prev...
