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SPARC and SPDC launch cigarette tax simulation model 2025-2
SPARC and SPDC launch cigarette tax simulation model 2025-2

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 ...

Read More Published: May 3, 2026
SPDC highlights worsening tobacco epidemic
SPDC highlights worsening tobacco epidemic

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/...

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Cigarette tax myths and realities
Cigarette tax myths and realities

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...

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Unravelling cigarette tax revenue mystery
Unravelling cigarette tax revenue mystery

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...

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The murky world of federal subsidies
The murky world of federal subsidies

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...

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Taxing tobacco vital to reduce consumption, saving lives: Experts
Taxing tobacco vital to reduce consumption, saving lives: Experts

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...

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بجلی کے بلوں میں رعایت؛ کیا پنجاب کی طرح دیگر صوبے بھی ایسا کر سکتے ہیں؟
بجلی کے بلوں میں رعایت؛ کیا پنجاب کی طرح دیگر صوبے بھی ایسا کر سکتے ہیں؟

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...

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Health advocates concerned at no hike in cigarette tax rates
Health advocates concerned at no hike in cigarette tax rates

Health advocates concerned at no hike in cigarette tax rates     https://www.brecorder.com/news/40311459...

Published: May 3, 2026
Health advocates call for enhanced cigarette taxes for public health
Health advocates call for enhanced cigarette taxes for public health

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...

Published: May 3, 2026
Seminar on Optimizing Tobacco Taxation in Pakistan
Seminar on Optimizing Tobacco Taxation in Pakistan

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...

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More tax suggested on tobacco products for youths’ safety
More tax suggested on tobacco products for youths’ safety

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...

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Tobacco consumption menace for youth, nation: MPs
Tobacco consumption menace for youth, nation: MPs

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.     https://islamabadpost.com.pk/tobacco-consumption-menace-for-youth-nation-mps/...

Published: May 3, 2026
این ایف سی ایوارڈ، تبدیلی ممکن نہیں
این ایف سی ایوارڈ، تبدیلی ممکن نہیں

https://e.jang.com.pk/karachi/28-04-2024/page10...

Published: May 3, 2026
Budget FY25: SPARC proposes 26pc hike in FED on Cigarettes
Budget FY25: SPARC proposes 26pc hike in FED on Cigarettes

https://www.brecorder.com/news/40292540?ref=whatsapp...

Published: May 3, 2026
Experts call for FED increase on tobacco to help economy and save lives
Experts call for FED increase on tobacco to help economy and save lives

https://www.samaa.tv/2087311045-experts-call-for-fed-increase-on-tobacco-to-help-economy-and-save-lives...

Published: May 3, 2026
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