Did switching from smoking to a safer alternative change your life? Help us fight this ban by sharing your experience. Your story will inspire others and show policymakers the real human cost of their decision. Submissions are anonymous.
You are not alone. Read the powerful stories from fellow Pakistanis who chose a better path.
"I smoked for 20 years. I tried everything to quit. Nothing worked. Within a month of switching to a vape, I hadn't touched a cigarette. My chronic cough is gone, and I can taste my food again. This ban feels like a death sentence."
- Anonymous, 45, Lahore
"As a wife, I watched my husband struggle to breathe every morning. We were scared. Since he switched to a vape two years ago, it's like I have a new man. He can play with our kids without getting winded. This ban is terrifying for our family's future."
- Anonymous Wife, 32, Karachi
"My father died of lung cancer from smoking. I was heading down the same path. Vaping was the only thing that broke the cycle for me. Why would the government take away the one thing that might save me from my father's fate?"
- Anonymous, 38, Rawalpindi
"I'm a young professional. I started smoking in university due to stress. It was affecting my work and my health. A pod system helped me quit completely without the social stigma. Now I feel trapped. This ban doesn't understand our generation's challenges."
- Anonymous, 28, Islamabad
"I run a small mobile phone shop and started stocking vapes as a side business. It helped many of my customers quit cigarettes and helped me support my family. The overnight ban has left me with useless inventory and financial strain. They never consulted us."
- Anonymous Shop Owner, Faisalabad
"Playing cricket with my friends was becoming impossible. I'd be out of breath in minutes. Quitting cigarettes felt impossible until a friend suggested a vape. Six months later, I'm playing full matches again. I feel like I'm 10 years younger."
- Anonymous, 35, Multan
