Pakistan

In 2020, the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination issued new regulations that banned tobacco advertising, promotion, sponsorship (TAPS), and tobacco product display at all points-of-sale (POS). The new law also prohibited direct marketing through mail and teleph

Oral nicotine pouches that include brands like ‘Velo’ are increasingly available for sale globally. These products have the potential to appeal to youth and young adults due to their wide array of flavors and their ability to be used discreetly.

IGTC partnered with The International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union) to assess compliance with smoke-free policies and point-of-sale policies across priority jurisdictions in India, Indonesia, and Pakistan.