Tue, 21-Oct-2025

High tax on cigarettes results in lower consumption: Study

High tax on cigarettes results in lower consumption: Study

ISLAMABAD: Owing to the government’s decision to increase taxes on cigarettes to address its negative impact on public health and enhance revenue generation tobacco consumption in the country has reduced significantly. A study conducted by ‘Capital Calling’, in major cities including Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore and Peshawar revealed that one in every 94 smokers has quit … Read more