Original Article Prevalence of smoking in various cities of Pakistan Malik Muhammad Adil, Muhammad Zubair, Umar Ali Khan From Shifa College of medicine, Sector, H-8/4 Islamabad Pakistan Correspondence: Malik Muhammad Adil, Shifa College of medicine E-mail: malik_m_adil@hotmail.com ABSTRACT Objective: Our objective was to asses the prevalence of smoking in various cities of Pakistan Methods: To asses the prevalence of smoking a questionnaire was used. Results: Mean age of population studied was 47.62± 13.22 years. Prevalence of smoking was 56.3%. Higher socioeconomic status has positive effect on smoking habits and no effect of paternal smoking on offspring smoking habits. Conclusion: A prevalence of 56.3 % was found. A positive and healthy thinking against smoking has been noted in masses of educated Pakistani people. (Rawal Med J 2005;30:74-75). Keywords: Smoking, socioeconomic status, paternal smoking INTRODUCTION Tobacco was first grown in North America. The word 'nicotine,’ however, is of French origin, named after French Ambassador to Portugal Jean Nicot who was honored by the Queen of France when she was presented with a jeweled box containing snuff. Tobacco use in Pakistan is not limited to cigarette smoking. Chilum, huqqah, chewing tobacco in