Fact Check: No Vape Ban in Punjab despite viral posts’ claims
Vaping products are not banned in Punjab despite viral claims; only regulatory measures are in place.Summary
Viral social media posts claiming a complete ban on vaping products in Punjab are false. The Punjab government has only implemented regulatory measures and public health advisories, not a statutory prohibition. Last year, authorities cracked down on vape shops and advertising, but legal experts and court proceedings indicate that no formal law has been enacted to explicitly prohibit the sale, possession, or use of vaping products. The Lahore High Court granted interim relief to vape shop owners, ruling that no existing statute criminalizes vaping and that imports continue under federal tax and regulatory mechanisms. While draft legislation is under consideration, no enforceable province-wide ban or criminal penalties currently exist.
(Source：Daily Pakistan Global)
