Moving Beyond One-Size-Fits-All in Smoking Cessation
For many smokers, quitting is not a single moment of decision but a journey that can involve repeated attempts, challenges
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When Public Health Meets Public Opinion
By: Mirza M. Abeer, Founder ASAP Every significant public health breakthrough has depended on two things, the first one being strong science
Should Tobacco Regulation Recognise Risk?
By: Anwar Kashif Mumtaz, Corporate Lawyer and President of the Pakistan Tax Bar Association For decades, tobacco control has pursued
The Fire We Keep Ignoring
By: Dr. Aftab Ahmed Khan, Family Physician and Public Health Expert For decades, public debate has focused on nicotine. As
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With Influence Comes Responsibility: The Need for Facts, Not Fear
A recent post by influencer Junaid Akram recycled several alarming claims regarding vaping, specifically linking it to EVALI, airway scarring,
Country lacks framework to fight tobacco harm
Debate outlines combustion remains the biggest risk, not nicotine alone KARACHI: Pakistan’s public health and economic systems continue to carry
Rethinking Nicotine: Science-Based Alternatives to Combustible Smoking
By Mirza M. Abeer, CEO, Association for Smoking Alternatives in Pakistan (ASAP) When it comes to tobacco, the absolute gold
Experts Highlight Need for Greater Awareness of Tobacco Harm Reduction Approaches
As countries around the world continue exploring strategies to reduce smoking rates, public health experts are increasingly emphasizing the role
Experts Call for Balanced Regulation to Advance Tobacco Harm Reduction in Pakistan
With smoking continuing to place a significant burden on public health, experts are urging Pakistan to adopt regulatory approaches that
