According to Pakistani media Urdupoint, the interim government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has made a landmark decision to impose a 60-day ban on the use of e-cigarettes by teenagers and the sale of e-cigarettes near educational institutions under section 144 of the law.
The ban on the sale of new tobacco products in the Western Cape province was implemented after the provincial governor took proactive measures and issued instructions for actions necessary for the public interest following a meeting with representatives of the Blue Veins civil society group.
The negotiation meeting was held in the conference room of the Ministry of Health and chaired by Dr. Majid, the Deputy Director of Public Health. Sana Ahmad from Blue Veins provided a detailed report on the progress of tobacco control in the Cape Province and the challenges faced in this matter.
Ahmed informed participants that the temporary ban on e-cigarettes will end on March 16, 2024, so it is necessary to take the required legal actions to extend the ban.
A "tobacco control roadmap" has already been established, but it does not currently include new tobacco products such as e-cigarettes, nicotine pouches, hookah, and heated tobacco. All government departments and stakeholders need to come to a consensus to draft a law to ban all forms of tobacco products within the province.
Sana Ahmed stated that Blue Veins has submitted a comprehensive "action plan" to the public health department, covering legislation and tax issues related to new tobacco products in particular. During the consultation meeting, participants also put forward different suggestions to enhance public awareness of the harmful effects of new tobacco products on public health. The suggestion was made to regulate all new tobacco products (including e-cigarettes, nicotine pouches, and hookah) together in the new draft law, especially in regards to use by minors.
We welcome news tips, article submissions, interview requests, or comments on this piece.
Please contact us at info@2firsts.com, or reach out to Alan Zhao, CEO of 2Firsts, on LinkedIn
Notice
1. This article is intended solely for professional research purposes related to industry, technology, and policy. Any references to brands or products are made purely for objective description and do not constitute any form of endorsement, recommendation, or promotion by 2Firsts.
2. The use of nicotine-containing products — including, but not limited to, cigarettes, e-cigarettes, nicotine pouchand heated tobacco products — carries significant health risks. Users are responsible for complying with all applicable laws and regulations in their respective jurisdictions.
3. This article is not intended to serve as the basis for any investment decisions or financial advice. 2Firsts assumes no direct or indirect liability for any inaccuracies or errors in the content.
4. Access to this article is strictly prohibited for individuals below the legal age in their jurisdiction.
Copyright
This article is either an original work created by 2Firsts or a reproduction from third-party sources with proper attribution. All copyrights and usage rights belong to 2Firsts or the original content provider. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or any other form of unauthorized use by any individual or organization is strictly prohibited. Violators will be held legally accountable.
For copyright-related inquiries, please contact: info@2firsts.com
AI Assistance Disclaimer
This article may have been enhanced using AI tools to improve translation and editorial efficiency. However, due to technical limitations, inaccuracies may occur. Readers are encouraged to refer to the cited sources for the most accurate information.
We welcome any corrections or feedback. Please contact us at: info@2firsts.com
