From Abid Usman
LAHORE: In an attempt to stop the attacks, especially acid attacks, against women, the Punjab Assembly passed Acid Control Bill on Tuesday.
PML-N MPA and chairperson of the Women Protection Authority Hina Pervez Butt said “preventing acid attacks on women is the top priority and legislation for the protection of women is my mission.”
She added that the Punjab Acid Control Bill marked an important step towards the security of women.
Butt said the illegal sale of acid would no longer be tolerated as the protection of every woman is the responsibility of the state.
Labelling the bill as historic, she said the Punjab government is trying very hard to stop attacks on women, the Chairperson of the Women Protection Authority called the approval of the bill historic.
Earlier, The Punjab Assembly’s Standing Committee on Home Affairs has approved the final draft of the “Punjab Acid Control Act 2025” — the first-ever comprehensive legislation in the country focused exclusively on regulating the sale, distribution, and use of acid, and deterring acid-related violence.
This landmark law is expected to play a critical role in preventing acid attacks and ensuring accountability at every level of the acid supply chain. The Punjab Home Department has been designated as the administrative body responsible for implementing the act, while formal notification will be issued by the Services and General Administration Department (S&GAD).
