Coalition for Tobacco Control - Pakistan

Coalition for Tobacco Control - Pakistan The aim of CTC-Pak is to strengthen the development and implementation of policies based on the provisions of Framework Convention for Tobacco Control (FCTC).

Coalition for Tobacco Control – Pakistan (CTC-Pak) has been advocating for stronger measures for tobacco control by the translation and adaptation of FCTC provisions into national tobacco control laws and was successful in convincing the signing and ratification of the FCTC by the Government of Pakistan. This led to promulgation of the national tobacco control laws which ban smoking at public places and public service vehicles, restrictions on the advertising campaigns of the tobacco industry and bigger and clearer health warnings on cigarette packs. Despite the introduction of these legislative measures, a comprehensive approach towards effective tobacco control is still lacking. These loopholes allow the tobacco industry to exploit an under regulated market. There is a strong need to keep the issue of tobacco control on the agenda of the policy-makers. The prevalence of smoking in youth as well as adult is high in Pakistan and the loopholes in the existing laws provide an environment for the industry to exploit especially in areas where implementation of the law is not strong and the consumption of tobacco is high. The strength of CTC-Pak is its membership who is already engaged in tobacco control work. The partners of CTC-Pak bring a range of expertise to the coalition and together present a unified front which is dedicated to the control of tobacco consumption in Pakistan. CTC-Pak requires support and commitment from civil society organizations for effective advocacy campaigns for raising awareness among masses on the issue of tobacco control by building their capacity and knowledge base on the tobacco control issue.

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According to Euronews, the World Health Organization (WHO) says its European Region—53 countries across Europe and Central Asia—is projected to remain the world’s largest to***co consumer by 2030...

According to Euronews, the World Health Organization (WHO) says its European Region—53 countries across Europe and Central Asia—is projected to remain the world’s largest to***co consumer by 2030. While overall to***co use is declining, e-cigarettes and flavoured ni****ne products are capturin...

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Faisal Karim Kundi, governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, said the province—Pakistan’s largest to***co producer—does not recei...
23/02/2026

Faisal Karim Kundi, governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, said the province—Pakistan’s largest to***co producer—does not receive a fair share of industry profits and tax revenues, despite its significant contribution to national output...

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Jordan’s Coalition of Health Associations launched its first nationwide awareness campaign, “Ramadan Without Smoking,” at an event held at the National Library of Jordan, bringing together health professionals, medical students and community members...

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An orientation session conducted at regional level in district Sheikhupura, Punjab for local media to encourage reportin...
12/02/2026

An orientation session conducted at regional level in district Sheikhupura, Punjab for local media to encourage reporting on to***co industry tactics and hazards of to***co and ni****ne products.
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Va**ng zebrafish suggest E-cigarette exposure disrupts gut microbial networks and neurobehavior

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Germany moves to ban e-cigarette flavours over health risks

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Study warns e-cigarette cooling agents can irreparably damage organs

. . . Mr Kiani was addressing a policy discussion organised by the Institute for Public Opinion Research (IPOR), where f...
27/01/2026

. . . Mr Kiani was addressing a policy discussion organised by the Institute for Public Opinion Research (IPOR), where findings from its nationwide study titled Track and Trace Compliance in the To***co Industry – Volume II were presented. . . .

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Government urged to ensure implementation of to***co lawsCivil society should ensure implementation of to***co laws...
27/01/2026

Government urged to ensure implementation of to***co laws

Civil society should ensure implementation of to***co laws.
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