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Wanted: Pakistan Charges Philip Morris Executive with Advertising Violations

A Pakistani judge has issued an arrest warrant for the head of marketing for Philip Morris Pakistan Ltd., for the company’s blatant violation of laws that tightly restrict tobacco advertisements. Despite the advertising limits, Philip Morris purchased — and magazines published — full-page, color ads for Marlboro cigarettes in many of Pakistan’s leading magazines throughout November and December.


Libya Bans Smoking in Public Places

The Libyan government announced that it is to ban smoking in public places, and the media advertising of all tobacco products. The decision announced by the Libyan cabinet also prohibits selling cigarettes to any person less than 18 years old.


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