Anti-corruption message may also be printed on cigarette packs

Islamabad: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has approached the Ministry of Health and the Pakistan Tobacco Board for printing of ‘Say No to Corruption’ on cigarette packs as part of intensification of NAB’s efforts to halt corruption in Pakistan.
The proposal was floated and discussed with Minister of State for Health Saira Afzal during a meeting with the director general, awareness and prevention division, NAB, Aliya Rashid, here Tuesday.
Saira appreciated NAB’s proposal to print the said message on cigarette packs and directed the concerned officials to discuss ways and means for implementation of the initiative.
Aliya termed corruption as one of the major issues facing developing countries in all its manifestations such as bribery, nepotism, embezzlement, and misuse of authority. “Pakistan faces a huge threat from corruption. It is, therefore, essential to encourage people to stand up in the fight against this menace,” said Aliya while briefing the minister about various NAB initiatives for raising awareness about corruption.
Saira appreciated the efforts of NAB and assured full cooperation for jointly spreading the message ‘Say No to Corruption.’ She also suggested NAB to advise all departments to print the same message on letterheads and files as well. She said, the Ministry has notified the new pictorial health warning, which will cover 85% of the space on cigarette packs and outers.