A proposal has been put forward to significantly increase the Federal Excise Duty (FED) on cigarettes in Pakistan upcoming federal budget for 2026–27, aiming to boost government revenue and discourage smoking, especially among young people. Read More: Pakistan budget plan promises relief for salaried class The recommendation has been submitted by the non-governmental organisation Society for […]
tobacco control
The tobacco control tug of war
In a generic form, the process of governance entails enactment of laws and establishment of norms to rule an organised society in the given territorial bounds. To ensure normalcy in everyday life, it is essential to ensure the safety, security, health and economic well being of the citizens. To this end, states set up various […]