Growing Pressure on Policymakers Ahead of Budget 2026-27 As Pakistan prepares to unveil its federal budget for the fiscal year 2026-27, the tobacco industry has stepped forward with a strong appeal to policymakers: avoid increasing taxes on cigarettes. A senior representative from a major global tobacco company has cautioned that further hikes in Federal Excise … Continue reading Tobacco Giant Calls on Government to Avoid Tax Hike in Upcoming Budget