Strict Action Taken Against Violations of Tobacco Marketing Rules; PTB Intensifies Crackdown on Illegal Purchase Centres
Peshawar
On the directions of the Chairman, Pakistan Tobacco Board (PTB), Mr. Muhammad Shahid Hussain, the Board has intensified its campaign against illegal tobacco purchases. As part of this drive, Deputy Director Marketing, PTB, Mr. Shafaat Ahmad Meher, accompanied by the Governor Inspection Team (GIT), Charsadda, conducted an enforcement operation in Tangi, District Charsadda, and sealed an illegal tobacco purchase centre.
Speaking on the occasion, the Deputy Director Marketing warned all individuals involved in illegal tobacco purchases that the Pakistan Tobacco Board remains fully committed to protecting the rights of tobacco growers. He emphasized that violations of the Tobacco Marketing Rules will not be tolerated under any circumstances.
During the same operation, the purchase centre of Falcon Tobacco Company, Charsadda, was also inspected. The centre was found to have maintained improper purchase records, failed to provide the required records to the Pakistan Tobacco Board, and violated the Tobacco Marketing Rules. Consequently, the purchase centre was sealed immediately.
Chairman Pakistan Tobacco Board, Mr. Muhammad Shahid Hussain, has directed field staff across all districts to maintain strict vigilance against illegal tobacco purchases and to take indiscriminate legal action against all violators. He reiterated that these measures are aimed at ensuring transparency in the tobacco marketing system and safeguarding the rights of tobacco growers at every stage.
