ISLAMABAD, Jan. 22 -- Tobacco control activists are still looking up to the government to take notice of the lag in implementation of Health Levy Bill by FBR.

Cabinet approved health levy bill in 2019 is still in the process of being forward from one department to another, causing a two years delay in its implementation

Despite the continuous efforts of tobacco control activists on different forums, there has been no significant progress in the process of implementation of the bill, stated Syed Anis Bilal. The proposed bill will help the government in many ways; mainly generate additional revenues for the government.

These revenues can be channelized to the health programs initiated by the government for the welfare of the people. This...