During a Public Accounts Committee (PAC) subcommittee meeting, it was revealed that 72% of females in Pakistan are regular cigarette smokers, which is an absolutely frightening statistic. The subcommittee met in the nation’s capital to discuss the audit report submitted by PASSCO and hear a detailed presentation from Pakistan Tobacco Board representatives.
The Pakistan Tobacco Board has released shocking data showing that the entire country smokes an astounding 80 billion cigarettes every year. There is a severe lack of information about the age distribution of smokers. However, the committee was informed that a shocking 72% of Pakistani women are regular cigarette smokers, according to a large-scale poll.
Authorities and the general public are both worried and curious about the causes of this alarmingly high rate of female smoking in the country. In light of these alarming numbers, the Tobacco Board officials went on record to say that each pack of cigarettes is taxed at a rate of 85%, with 85% of the overall tax revenue coming from excise, regulatory, and other applicable taxes.
Females are preferring to smoke cigarettes
After the shockingly high number of female smokers in Pakistan was exposed, the topic gained widespread attention and calls for increased education and action. Concerned citizens and health professionals are calling on the government to act quickly to stop the rising number of female smokers before they cause irreparable harm to society.
Discussions about developing effective tobacco control strategies, enforcing stricter rules, and pushing awareness campaigns are likely to gain traction as news of the PAC subcommittee’s findings continues to make headlines. People are waiting for new discoveries and initiatives to address this health crisis with great anticipation.
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