Man arrested for stealing cigarettes worth Rs3.5mn
ALWAR: Indian police have claimed to have arrested a fugitive involved in stealing cigarettes worth… Read More
2 years ago
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IMF conditions: Govt increases duty on cigarettes, GST raised to 18%
ISLAMABAD: In a late-night move, the federal government on Tuesday enhanced taxes on cigarettes with… Read More
2 years ago
FBR seizes non-custom paid cigarettes in Karachi
KARACHI: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Thursday seized 42 cartons of non-custom paid… Read More
2 years ago
New Zealand’s smoking ban overlooks worry about growing youth vaping
WELLINGTON: Surging interest in vaping among young New Zealanders may undermine a government crackdown on… Read More
3 years ago
LHC moved against sale of cigarettes near educational institutions
The hearing was adjourned until February 4 Read More
4 years ago
Tobacco kills over 160,000 people every year in Pakistan: Zafar Mirza
Zafar Mirza said that around 1200 children aging between six to 15 years start smoking… Read More
4 years ago
ASF announces foiling bids to smuggle cigarettes from Islamabad airport
The ASF recovered 41 cartons of cigarettes from three passengers at Islamabad International Airport. Read More
5 years ago
FBR curb on counterfeit cigarettes, sellers’ continues
Federal Board of Revenue's (FBR) crackdown against the traders and businessmen involved in selling of… Read More
5 years ago
‘Turning point’ as number of male smokers drops: WHO
The number of women and girls who use tobacco products has been steadily declining for… Read More
5 years ago
ASF foils bid to smuggle non-custom paid cigarettes at Lahore airport
The passenger was later allowed to travel to his destination. Read More
5 years ago
PM orders countrywide crackdown on illegal import of cigarettes
The illegal imports of cigarettes annually cause a loss of Rs35 billion to the national… Read More
5 years ago
PTI doubled the health budget from the past: Dr Zafar Mirza
ISLAMABAD: State Minister for Health Dr Zafar Mirza today (Saturday) claimed that the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf… Read More
5 years ago
Smoking increases chances cancer will not have a good response to chemotherapy
“Chemicals from cigarette smoke affect virtually all cells in the body, including cancer cells, Read More
6 years ago
Kids encouraged to smoke cigarettes in Portuguese festival
LISBON: Bagpipes, drums -- and kids smoking cigarettes: in this Portuguese village, locals celebrate the… Read More
6 years ago
Govt decides to levy ‘Gunah Tax’ on carbonated drinks: sources
ISLAMABAD: In an effort to encourage healthy lifestyle, the federal government is planning to impose… Read More
6 years ago
Few smokers know about added sugar in cigarettes
CALIFORNIA: Very few smokers know there is sugar added to cigarettes, a new survey suggests.… Read More
6 years ago
US court dismisses lawsuit against FedEx over cigarettes
NEW YORK: A federal judge in New York dismissed a lawsuit on Wednesday against FedEx… Read More
6 years ago
Pakistan ignored proposed tobacco health warnings after foreign lobbying
ISLAMABAD: Philip Morris International Inc and British American Tobacco Plc lobbied Pakistan’s government to not… Read More
6 years ago
US to slash nicotine in cigarettes in a ‘historic move’
WASHINGTON: US regulators Thursday opened the door to slashing the amount of nicotine in cigarettes… Read More
7 years ago
Pope Francis bans sale of cigarettes in Vatican on health grounds
VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis has ordered a ban on the sale of cigarettes inside the… Read More
7 years ago