CM message on ‘World No-Tobacco Day’

LAHORE: Terming smoking as an epidemic, Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif said that

smoking is not just a habit, but an attack on health, economy and society. “Protect your lives, homes and loved ones from tobacco poison,” said Chief Minister in her message on World No-Tobacco Day. She added, “Every puff of tobacco is a step towards a new disease, and every cigarette envelops the future of our generations in smoke.” She said, “Punjab government is taking legal steps to make schools, hospitals and other public places tobacco-free. Scope of awareness campaigns has been expanded to protect youth from smoking.”

She underscored, “Awareness about smoking is not only government’s responsibility, but a common responsibility of all of us.” She appealed to the parents, teachers, scholars and civil society members to support government in its campaign against smoking.

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