When was alcohol banned in Pakistan?

Author: DNP News Desk  Date: 14/03/24

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Ban On Alcohol

There are many nations where the consumption of alcohol is banned. One of them is Pakistan. There has been a ban on Alcohol for a long time. 

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Alcohol in Pakistan

Both selling and drinking alcohol is banned in Pakistan. Pakistan has different rules regarding alcohol and it's consumption. They also take tough action against the rule breakers.

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Ban Since When?

Pakistan prohibited consumption of alcohol in 1979. Which was done by General Zia-ul-Haq. 

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This is not Permitted

There is strong laws against the selling and advertisement of alcohol. Because of which one can not advertise alcohol in public areas or even on TV.

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Different laws for Non-Muslims

Pakistan is a Muslim country so there is a ban on alcohol only for Muslim population. Non-Muslims and foreigners have the right to drink in Pakistan.

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Permit

If Non-Muslims want to drink alcohol then they have to take the permission from the government.

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Rules of the permit

After getting the permit one can only buy 100 beers and 5 alcohol bottles.

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Price of Alcohol

The price of one bottle of alcohol in Pakistan is equal to 726 Indian Rupees.

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