Is smoking banned in public places in Pakistan?
Partial ban
Smoking is restricted in public buildings and transportation, but specific hospitality exemptions are not detailed.
Pakistan is one of 46 countries classified “Partial ban” for public smoking bans — 35% of the 132 with data.
Source
- Taken from
- Wikipedia: List of smoking bans
- Last checked
- 17 September 2026
- How it was classified
- Classified by a language model from the source text, then checked against hand-verified reference countries.
Nearby countries
- Turkmenistan
- Comprehensive ban Turkmenistan banned smoking in all public places in 2000 and later banned the sale of all tobacco products.
- Nepal
- Comprehensive ban Nepal's law restricts smoking in various public places including airports, hotels, and restaurants.
- Iran
- Comprehensive ban Iran has banned smoking in all public places, including state bodies, hotels, and restaurants, since 2007.
- India
- Partial ban India has a nationwide smoke-free law, but smoking is permitted in designated separate areas in many enclosed public places.
- United Arab Emirates
- Varies by region Smoking restrictions in the UAE vary by emirate, with Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, and Sharjah leading regulations in malls and beaches.
- Bahrain
- Comprehensive ban Bahrain bans smoking in all closed public places, including restaurants, cafes, and public transport.
Other laws in Pakistan
- Driving Age
- 18+
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