Pakistan Background
Data sourced: 2025.   Page updated: 2025-02-10

In Pakistan, vaping is legal and available. People can freely buy and sell vape devices and nicotine products without any restrictions. Businesses are also allowed to import and trade these products and anyone over the age of 18 can purchase them. Vape products are also allowed to be marketed, and many shops cater them. However, while vaping is allowed, there are social guidelines to keep in mind. It is advised not to vape in public places or religious sites like mosques and hospitals. In summary, vaping is a legal and accessible choice for adults in Pakistan.

Regulation

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Year Value Reference/Comment
2017 or earlier no specific law
2024 Allowed 1B
2025 Allowed 1C
References:
  1. Data cross-referenced where possible using the following sources :1. Vapetrotter website. Available at: https://www.vapetrotter.com/laws/ ; 2. Global tobacco control website. Available at:https://www.globaltobaccocontrol.org/node/14052 ; 3. Tobacco Control Laws website. Available at : https://www.tobaccocontrollaws.org/legislation/
  2. Anti-smoking Global Index. (2024). [Data set]. https://antismoking.global/
  3. Global Tobacco Control. January, 2025. https://www.globaltobaccocontrol.org/en/policy-scan/e-cigarettes; Anti smoking global. January, 2025. https://antismoking.global/world-map; Tobacco control laws. January, 2025. https://www.tobaccocontrollaws.org/legislation
References:
  1. Global Tobacco Control. January, 2025. https://www.globaltobaccocontrol.org/en/policy-scan/e-cigarettes; Anti smoking global. January, 2025. https://antismoking.global/world-map; Tobacco control laws. January, 2025. https://www.tobaccocontrollaws.org/legislation

Availability

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