Govt closes down flagship project of Pictorial Health Warning Reforms
National
April 29, 2021
ISLAMABAD: The government has closed down the flagship project of Pictorial Health Warning Reforms under the supervision of Tobacco Control Cell (TCC) thus relieving Dr Zia, who is considered as staunch campaigner of anti-tobacco and anti-illicit cigarettes in Pakistan.
The Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination (MONHRSC) made a decision regarding the Tobacco Control Cell whereby the project “Pictorial Health Warning Reforms” is closing on 31-05-2021.
The official sources said that the closing down of this important project was aimed at sacking of Dr Zia, who took a number of initiatives, including proposed Health Levy that made the tobacco industry highly uncomfortable.