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The tobacco industry in Pakistan makes a significant contribution to all sectors of the economy, from farming through manufacturing, to distribution and retailing. The industry is also a major purchaser of supplies from other industries and its contribution is, therefore, much more widespread than it appears.
Tobacco is an important source of employment and income not only in Pakistan but also in over 120countries where it is grown. It is the most widely grown among the non-food crops, yet it occupies a mere 0.3 percent of the world's arable land compared with 0.7 percent for coffee and 2 percent for cotton. Tobacco creates more employment per hectare of cultivated land than any other crop in the world and the returns generated are significantly higher as compared to other crops.
Tobacco was first grown in the subcontinent in the Kaira district of Indian Gujrat and subsequently its cultivation extended to other regions. In 1947, all Tobacco was imported to meet the requirement of the country. The cultivation of Flue-Cured Virginia tobacco was introduced in Pakistan in 1948 by... |
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