Pakistan Bill Would Treat Vape Like Cigarettes
January 09, 2026 by tobaccoreporter.com
Pakistan Bill Would Treat Vape Like Cigarettes
Pakistan's Senate Committee approved the Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems Bill to regulate vaping amid concerns of youth usage. The bill imposes strict controls, including banning sales near educational institutions, setting a minimum age of 18, and prohibiting vaping in public spaces. It aligns vape regulations with traditional tobacco products, enforcing advertising bans and product standards. Penalties include fines up to Rs 50,000 ($175) for offenders. The bill awaits Senate discussion after inter-ministerial review, indicating increased oversight in Pakistan's vaping industry.
January 08, 2026 by 2firsts.com
The Senate approved the Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (Regulation) Bill, aiming to control t…
11.60% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 18.3 million current smokers in Pakistan 20.60% of men are current smokers but only 2.60% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR
