According to the government, 72% of Pakistani women smoke.

During a sub-committee hearing of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), it was revealed that a frightening 72% of women in Pakistan are frequent cigarette smokers.
The extremely important sub-committee meeting was conducted in the capital city to analyze the audit report submitted by PASSCO and to get a full briefing from Pakistan Tobacco Board officials.
Pakistan Tobacco Board officials revealed surprising numbers revealing an alarming yearly consumption of 80 billion cigarettes throughout the country. Unfortunately, no data on the age distribution of cigarette users is available. The committee was told, however, that a thorough study found that an astounding 72% of women in Pakistan actively smoke cigarettes.
The discoveries have generated worry among authorities and the general public, raising concerns about the underlying causes of the country’s high frequency of female smokers.

In light of this troubling statistics, Tobacco Board officials revealed that an 85% tax is charged on each cigarette pack, with excise, regulatory, and other pertinent taxes accounting for 85% of total tax collection.
The discovery of the high number of female smokers in Pakistan has piqued the public’s curiosity, highlighting the urgent need for awareness campaigns and actions to address the problem. Health professionals and concerned individuals are encouraging the government and key stakeholders to take quick action to address the rising trend of female cigarette smoking and its possible negative effect on public health.

As the conclusions of the PAC subcommittee continue to make headlines, talks about developing effective tobacco control policies, enforcing stronger restrictions, and boosting awareness initiatives are anticipated to gain traction. The population anxiously anticipates more advancements and measures to address the country’s serious health problem.