Philip Morris officials stress need for science-based regulation of smoke-free alternatives in Pakistan
Both outlets highlighted Philip Morris International officials' call for science-based regulation of smoke-free alternatives in Pakistan as a strategy to reduce smoking-related harm. The Business Recorder added context about the high number of tobacco users in the country. Both excerpts led with the emphasis on regulation, though The Nation framed the statement as part of a broader strategy to reduce healthcare burden.
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Philip Morris says regulation key to reduce healthcare burden
ISLAMABAD - Pakistan needs to prioritise science-based regulation of smoke-free alternatives as part of a comprehensive strategy to reduce smoking-related harm, senior Philip Morris International officials said at a media briefing in Islamabad, citing stagnant quit rates, smoking as the leading cause of cancer in Pakistan, and nearly.
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Around 22.7m people use tobacco in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan needs to prioritise science-based regulation of smoke-free alternatives as part of a comprehensive strategy to reduce smoking-related harm. This was stated by senior Philip Morris International officials at a media briefing held here on Tuesday. Both the international experts pointed out that smoking had been the leading cause of cancer in Pakistan, and nearly 164,000 tobacc...
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