LAHORE, June 3, 2025: The Punjab Government has launched a province-wide crackdown against the sale and purchase of e-cigarettes and vapes. All vaping centers have been ordered to immediately shutdown as well.
This decision was announced by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz during the provincial cabinet meeting today in Lahore. The ban on sale and purchase of vapes has come in view of them posing major health risks, especially to the younger population, and the recent surge in vaping practices.
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CM Maryam Nawaz said during the meeting that the uncontrolled availability of these hazardous products are causing long-term health problems for the youth. She said that the provincial government is taking these measures to protect the younger generation from further harm.
The ban and the government crackdown is applicable on all districts of Punjab, including the provincial capital Lahore. The criticism on vaping and e-cigarettes has been garnering support recently, from the medical community as well as the general public.
