Illicit trade in cigarettes has risen from 19.2% of total sales in 2014 to 21.3% in 2015
According to the report, 23.7% of the total cigarettes' trade in Pakistan was illicit and avoids the tax net
Cigarette makers stopping production will result in an estimated loss of Rs 350 cr per day
The production halt will cause the industry a loss of Rs 350 crores