Pakistan to Increase Taxes on Ultra Processed Food & Sugary Drinks in the Coming Budget

Tazeen Akhtar Pakistan National Heart Association PANAH has successfully convinced the Government to increase of excise taxes on all solid and liquid ultra-processed products and sugary drinksĀ  in the Finance Bill 2024-25 to address the growing disease burden in Pakistan.Ultra-processed food and beverage products are being particularly high in sugar, salt and/or trans-fats. Increasing taxes … Continue reading Pakistan to Increase Taxes on Ultra Processed Food & Sugary Drinks in the Coming Budget