Smoking refers to the deliberate inhalation of tobacco smoking. Of many forms of tobacco intake, the most common is cigarette smoking. These days smoking has become a global phenomenon. This habit is not confined to any particular region, country or a group of a group of a people. It is not influenced by climate or economic conditions.

The smokers seem to be a stubborn lot. They do not mind any increase in cigarette price. Someone has very rightly commented. “Cigarette is such a wonderful article that burns fire at one side and a stupid on the other.” The smokers do not care their liabilities towards their families. According to an addict:

“Smoker feels himself / herself above to those who are not” Besides money consuming, smoking is a source of many serious ailments. It is likely to cause the cancer of bladder, pharynx and stomach. It also causes lungs cancer. It impairs several body functions as it seriously damages the vital organs.

It affects respiratory tract and cardiovascular system. The constant intake of cigarette increases cholesterol in blood and thus, causes harms beyond repair. “Smoking is injurious to health” seems to be ridiculous. It is supplemented with to two minutes advertisement showing heroic actions of the smokers.

Such a thing persuades youth to smoking. In this way, the role of media is quite disappointing. In conclusion, it can be maintained that the aggressive steps should be taken to confront this evil. People have to be convinced that smoking shortens span of life. It is a dangerously dirty addiction. There is a need to nurture the culture of neatness. The nation needs tobacco free atmosphere and the drugs free Pakistan.