The Tobacco smoking can be controlled in Pakistan by adopting precautionary measures and providing facilities to smokers. These views were expressed by alternative research initiatives (ARI) and NDF while commencing collective movement with the pledge to complete elimination of tobacco on world no tobacco day to be observed on 31 May.
According to a press release, a movement against smoking was being run in 31 cities in which a message will be communicated that elimination of smoking was possible in Pakistan by collective efforts, however better facilities were needed for smokers in this regard because smokers were not familiar about seeking help.