A delegation from Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Tobacco Action Committee met Faisal Karim Kundi in Islamabad to highlight challenges facing growers across Charsadda, Mardan, Swabi, Nowshera, Buner, and Mansehra, citing rising taxes and low tobacco prices. The group said current policies threaten livelihoods despite tobacco contributing more than Rs 3.25 billion ($11.7 million) annually to the provincial economy. The Governor voiced support for farmers and proposed forming a joint committee including growers, the Federal Board of Revenue, Customs, and the Pakistan Tobacco Board to address the issues through consultation.
