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The track-and-trace system is designed to monitor the production and distribution of tobacco products to prevent illegal trade and ensure tax compliance.
Recent reports suggest that the system is not functioning effectively, raising concerns about its impact on tobacco regulation and revenue collection.
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View Original SourceProper functioning of the track-and-trace system is vital for reducing illegal tobacco trade, which undermines public health efforts and results in significant revenue loss for the government.
Addressing these issues can enhance tobacco regulation, protect public health, and ensure fair tax collection.
Illegal tobacco products often evade health regulations, making it harder to control tobacco consumption and its associated health risks.
Strengthening the tracking system supports efforts to reduce tobacco use and related health burdens in Pakistan.
Effective policies and enforcement mechanisms are essential to ensure the success of the track-and-trace system and to combat illegal tobacco trade.
Policymakers must address existing challenges to improve system integrity and revenue collection.
ٹوبیکو ٹریک اینڈ ٹریس سسٹم میں ناکامی سے نہ صرف حکومتی آمدنی متاثر ہو رہی ہے بلکہ غیر قانونی ٹوبیکو تجارت بھی بڑھ رہی ہے۔
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