Punjab government has decided to shut vaping centres after the approval given by the provincial government, reported 24NewsHDTV Channel.
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has directed district administration to launch crackdown on illegal centres across the province which were spoiling young generation.
The Punjab government has officially imposed a ban on electric cigarettes (vapes), following a directive by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz during the latest provincial cabinet meeting held in Lahore.
CM Maryam Nawaz ordered the district administration and institutions concerned to launch a province-wide crackdown on the sale and use of electric cigarettes in a significant move aimed at safeguarding public health, especially the youth.
"The unchecked use of vapes among the younger generation poses serious health risks. This decision has been made to protect our youth from long-term diseases and addiction," CM Maryam Nawaz stated.
Reporter: Rao Dilshad