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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