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Health activists appreciate IMF recommendations for a uniform tax structure on tobacco products

‘Pakistan’s Tobacco Tax Policy Boosts Illicit Trade’

Islamabad, March 22, 2024 – Health activists have thrown their support behind the International Monetary Fund (IMF) recommendations for Pakistan, with a specific focus on restructuring tobacco taxation. During the event “Fueling Economic Growth through Increased Tobacco Taxation” organized by the Society for the Protection of the Rights of the Child (SPARC), activists urged the … Read more

Strengthening Track and Trace System can save 30 to 40 billion for the Exchequer

Track and Trace System

Islamabad November 2, 2023: Health Activists have urged the government and relevant authorities to strengthen the Track and Trace System for tobacco products. This is a crucial step in not only curbing illicit trade but also in ensuring the protection of our children from the harms of tobacco products and recovering the much-needed tax revenue … Read more

CAA decides to impose a ban on smoking, tobacco products 

CAA
  • CAA issued a circular to notify a ban on smoking.
  • CAA administration decided to take action against.
  • Airport passes of violating employees will be canceled.

KARACHI: The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has decided to impose a ban on smoking and the use of all kinds of tobacco products at Karachi International Airport.

The CAA issued a circular to notify a ban on smoking and the use of all tobacco products including pan, chalia, and gutka on the premises of Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport.

The CAA administration has decided to take action against those who chew pan chalaia, smoke and eat snuff inside the terminal building of Karachi Airport. The ban will be applied from November 6.

In this regard, strict orders have also been issued to the employees of all companies including CAA and airlines working at Karachi Airport.

Airport entry passes of violating employees will be canceled.  Airports Security Force(ASF) and CAA Vigilance have been directed to keep strict vigilance.

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