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The Role of Young Political Activists in Tobacco Control: Catalysts for Change
By Kanwal Niazi Public health faces major challenges globally, but tobacco use still remains on the top being responsible for over 8 million deaths annually. Despite many tobacco control policies being introduced day by day and progress in its implementation also, there are many who are the victims of devastating health and other economic and environmental impacts. Considering this, young political activists can play a significant role serving as powerful agents of change. They often bring fresh perspectives and innovative solutions to long standing problems. Their expertise in using social media platforms and digital tools and ability to organize creative campaigns makes them particularly effective in addressing tobacco control. This is also because they resonate well with the younger demographics who are basically the primary targets for the tobacco industries. The social media platforms like, Face book, Instagram, Twitter and Linked In are all the ways they can use to amplify their voices and create an impact. In the past also, this has proven to be a game changer in reaching audiences across the geographic and socio-economic barriers. Moreover, young political activists are the ones that can bring a change because they are closely connected to the younger generation …
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The Role of Youth in Tobacco Control
Worldwide, tobacco and its many different forms are being used by people of all age groups especially the teenagers below 18 years of age.
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Partial damage to Gate number 47 of Sukkur Barrage raises concerns
Dr Abdul Waheed Mastoi SUKKUR: The Sukkur Barrage, a vital component of Pakistan's irrigation system,
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DIG Sukkur meets with officials to address crime concerns
Dr Abdul Waheed Mastoi SUKKUR: DIG Sukkur, Syed Pir Muhammad Shah, chaired a comprehensive policy meeting to review crime prevention strategies
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Sukkur residents allege inaction of Sukkur police against Liquor sale
Dr Abdul Waheed Mastoi SUKKUR: Mysterious silence of the Sukkur police and related departments, open heinous business from liquor bars in the city of Sukkur
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Growers of Palah minor blame XEN Hissam for reigniting an old conflict
Dr Abdul Waheed Mastoi SUKKUR: A group of Growers from Palah Minor held a protest to express their disapproval of the actions of Khairpur West Canal's Executive Engineer, Hissam Memon here on Sunday.
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SEPCO CEO targets overbilling and power theft
Dr Abdul Waheed Mastoi SUKKUR: SEPCO's new CEO, Manzoor Soomro, has ordered a crackdown on electricity theft and staff involved in overbilling.
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SEPCO cracking down on electricity theft and defaulters: CEO SEPCO
Dr Abdul Waheed Mastoi SUKKUR: Chief Executive Officer SEPCO Engineer Manzoor Hussain Soomro visited various areas of Operation Division SEPCO Jacobabad.
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Inauguration of Utility Store Supermarket in Sukkur Bypass Township
Dr Abdul Waheed Mastoi SUKKUR: Sukkur Bypass Township welcomed a new Utility Store Supermarket offering discounted groceries and essential items to residents.
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No concession will be made to the officials who are negligent in security
Dr Abdul Waheed Mastoi SUKKUR: Sukkur police are taking a firm stance on security during Ramadan.
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Traffic jams on the main roads of the city became a daily routine
Dr Abdul Waheed Mastoi SUKKUR: Sukkur residents grapple with daily traffic jams on major city roads. These jams cause significant inconvenience for commuters and citizens alike.
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People started catching thieves under their own help
Dr Abdul Waheed Mastoi SUKKUR: Due to concerns about rising motorcycle thefts and the perceived lack of effective police action, residents in Sukkur took matters into their own hand
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Food Department officers races for postings begin prior to start season
Dr Abdul Waheed Mastoi SUKKUR: The race for postings in the Food Department has commenced amidst allegations of corruption leading to the loss of billions of rupees during the government wheat sale in Sindh.
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Sukkur IBA University holds 10th convocation, celebrating 292 graduates
Dr Abdul Waheed Mastoi SUKKUR: Sukkur: Sukkur IBA University celebrated its 10th convocation, awarding degrees to 292 students from diverse academic disciplines
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Patients worried about non-supply of free medicines in Civil Hospital Sukkur
Dr Abdul Waheed Mastoi SUKKUR: Patients at Civil Hospital Sukkur are distressed due to the absence of free medications.
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Convocation of Sukkur IBA University will be held on March 2
Dr Abdul Waheed Mastoi SUKKUR: IBA University convocation will be held on 2nd March 2024.
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Sukkur commissioner reviews food prices, rain response
Dr Abdul Waheed Mastoi SUKKUR: A meeting led by Sukkur Commissioner Fayyaz Hussain Abbasi addressed key issues including controlling food prices
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Sukkur Police arrested a suspect in a woman’s murder
Dr Abdul Waheed Mastoi SUKKUR: Sukkur police have apprehended the prime suspect in the recent murder of a woman, bringing a potential breakthrough in the case