Pakistan will miss more than $1 billion in tax earnings this year, according to Lahore University.Read More
The cigarette manufacturer threatens to relocate if its concerns go unheeded. Read More
The ministry accepts that reduced consumption could offset any additional income. Read More
Finance Minister Paul Chan Mo-po believes this will provide a greater incentive to quit.Read More
Minister Michael McGrath cites “insidious” targeting of young people as justification. Read More
BEA estimates smoking will decrease 66 percent and state revenue will hit BDT17 billion.Read More
Tax hikes are easy to implement and deliver quick results, says Council on Smoking and Health.Read More
The country aims to make it harder for tobacco companies to avoid higher rates.Read More
Laos’ economy has struggled with rising prices, low foreign investment and public debt. Read More
Some lawmakers want to retain the tax differential to reflect differences in risk. Read More
