Federal Minister for Health Syed Mustafa Kamal assumes office

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister, Ministry of National Health Services Regulations & Coordination Syed Mustafa Kamal has officially assumed charge of his office, according to a spokesperson for the Ministry of Health. Upon his arrival at the Ministry, Federal Health Secretary Nadeem Mehboob, along with senior officials, warmly welcomed the newly appointed Minister. Following the formal assumption…

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Higher tobacco taxes can save thousands of lives yearly

ISLAMABAD: With over 160,000 Pakistanis dying each year due to smoking-related illnesses, the Society for the Protection of the Rights of the Child (SPARC) has urged the government to implement stronger tobacco taxation policies. Increasing taxes on cigarettes is a globally recognized strategy to curb tobacco consumption, particularly among youth and children, while also generating…

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