Tobacco, poultry sectors accused of evading Rs400bn tax

ISLAMABAD: Chairman of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Rashid Mahmood Langrial, Friday, disclosed massive tax evasion in the tobacco and poultry sectors to the tune of nearly Rs400 billion, reflecting huge tax gap in country’s economy. During a meeting …

FBR reveals Rs400 billion tax evasion in tobacco and poultry sectors

Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Rashid Mahmood Langrial revealed that tax evasion in the tobacco and poultry sectors has reached nearly Rs 400 billion, underscoring significant gaps in the country’s tax collection system.  Speaking during a meeting …

Prattville pauses permits for alcohol and tobacco retailers

PRATTVILLE, Ala. (WSFA) - The Prattville City Council has placed a temporary moratorium on new permits for gas stations, tobacco shops, convenience stores, and package stores following growing concerns from residents and city officials. There are currently …

Police seize banned tobacco products worth ₹3 cr.

In one of the largest crackdowns on illegal tobacco in central Kerala, the Chalakudy police have seized banned tobacco products worth over ₹3 crore during “Operation D-Hunt.” The seizure, amounting to 3,62,750 packets of illegal products, marks the biggest …

Zim, Philippines forge tobacco pact

Zimbabwe Tobacco Growers Association president George Seremwe said farmers would benefit from such visits through cross-pollination of ideas. ZIMBABWE tobacco industry stakeholders have welcomed a pact with Philippines tobacco regulatory body National …

South Africa's SATTA demands government action against R100 billion illicit tobacco trade

Bongani Hans|Published 10 hours ago 4min THE South Africa Tobacco Transformation Alliance (SATTA) has added its voice in calling on government law enforcement authorities to work together to destroy the R100 billion-worth illicit tobacco industry that is …

No Tobacco Day Marked May 30

SEARHC is teaming up with the Sitka HOPE Coalition for a community event to observe World No Tobacco Day. The organizations will be set up outside AC Lakeside Grocery 4-6 p.m. Friday, May 30, with prize giveaways, quit resources, information on the health …

Tobacco use, chronic disease often have link

In 2025, cigarette smoking still remains the number one cause of preventable death in the U.S. — and it’s also a major cause of chronic disease. Smokers are much more likely to develop a chronic disease, and individuals with a chronic health condition are …

Council seizes illegal vapes, tobacco and cigarettes worth thousands

Its Trading Standards Service announced that it had seized illegal smoking products following its commitment to continue to crack down on rogue traders handling illicit products. The council said recent operations in Andover, Totton, Aldershot and …

Việt Nam urged to increase tobacco tax to curb smoking amid rising affordability