Vaping devices may be used for drug intoxication, Senate body told
A Senate committee in Pakistan was warned that vaping devices could be misused for drug intoxication as they debated regulations for these products.Summary
A meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on National Health Services in Pakistan addressed the potential misuse of vaping devices for drug intoxication and the need for regulation. Lawmakers discussed “The Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (Regulation) Bill, 2025,” with officials from the Ministry of National Health Services highlighting concerns from stakeholders. Health Minister Mustafa Kamal noted the increasing popularity of vaping among young people, stating it had “become a fashion.” Concerns were raised about the current weighting of the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) for private medical college admissions, with calls for reconsideration and alignment with international standards. The committee also addressed issues of fee capping at private medical colleges and the need to increase medical seats. Finally, the committee reviewed licensing for foreign-qualified doctors and investigated complaints regarding the selection process for scholarships for students from Balochistan.
(Source：thenews.pk)
