ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to PM for National Health Services Dr Zafar Mirza has termed the approval accorded by the Federal Cabinet on Tuesday to his Ministry’s proposal for levying of health tax on tobacco products and sugary drinks as unprecedented and historic. Paying tribute to Prime Minister Imran Khan he said the Prime Minister had put his weight behind the measure despite current economic difficulties as he holds health causes close to his heart. Terming the introduction of Health Tax as a big win for the people of Pakistan he said the measure would have far reaching impact on their health and well being and is reflective of our resolve as a nation to take a bold step forward and accord high priority to health over any other consideration. Tobacco is the biggest killer causing death of around 160,189 persons in Pakistan every year. INP
