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Cannabis and hemp laws
Pakistan
Recreational cannabis illegal, medical limited; CBD medical use only, hemp restricted
Adult use
Illegal
Medical
Legal
Last reviewed
May 29, 2026
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FAQ
Common questions
Is marijuana legal in Pakistan?
Recreational cannabis is illegal in Pakistan, while medical and industrial use is moving toward a regulated framework.
Is CBD legal in Pakistan?
CBD in Pakistan is permitted only through the licensed medical and pharmaceutical framework.
Is hemp legal in Pakistan?
Industrial hemp is licensed in Pakistan under the framework approved by the Federal Cabinet on 1 September 2020. The Ministry of Science and Technology was designated as the lead agency to issue hemp cultivation and research licenses, with the Anti-Narcotics Force coordinating on security.
Can you travel to Pakistan with cannabis or CBD?
Recreational cannabis import and export are prohibited. CBD imports are limited to DRAP-registered pharmaceutical channels.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Seed Legality
CNSA 1997 cannabis definition excludes seeds; CCRA Act 2024 licensing exists on paper but is only now starting up.
Hemp seeds
Restricted
Marijuana seeds
Restricted
Sale
Unclear / Unregulated
Transacting
Unclear / Unregulated
Gifting
Unclear / Unregulated
The Control of Narcotic Substances Act 1997 defines cannabis around charas and flowering/fruiting tops, expressly excluding the seeds and leaves when not accompanied by the tops, so bare seed possession sits in a statutory gap even though unlicensed cultivation of the cannabis plant remains an offence. The Cannabis Control and Regulatory Authority Act 2024 created the federal CCRA to license cultivation and processing of hemp (max 0.3% THC) and medicinal cannabis on five-year licences, but startup delays left no licences issued for over a year; the Directorate General office was only inaugurated in May 2026 and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's provincial rules were the first ratified under the Act. Until CCRA seed and variety rules issue, there is no regulated seed market in either direction.
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This section is provided for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Seed laws change frequently — verify current law with qualified counsel before making decisions.