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Pakistan Launches Cannabis Authority to Boost Legal Industry

6/12/2025

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Pakistan is taking a bold step into the future by launching the Cannabis Control and Regulatory Authority, designed to oversee its burgeoning legal cannabis industry. With a significant investment of Rs. 1.95 billion, the government plans to build state-of-the-art greenhouses and a national lab to ensure quality. This initiative follows the green light for hemp farming in 2020, paving the way for a multi-billion-dollar industry.

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Pakistan is taking a bold step into the future by launching the Cannabis Control and Regulatory Authority, designed to oversee its burgeoning legal cannabis industry. With a significant investment of Rs. 1.95 billion, the government plans to build state-of-the-art greenhouses and a national lab to ensure quality. This initiative follows the green light for hemp farming in 2020, paving the way for a multi-billion-dollar industry.