Punjab tells arms dealers to make digital inventories
• Home dept instructs merchants to upload existing stock and purchase, sale records by 26th • Non-compliance may lead to licence suspension, sealing of businesses and fines LAHORE: The Punjab home department has made digital inventory mandatory for all arms dealers across the province to compile arms data. The initiative has been taken under the provincial government’s vision of a Punjab that is…
Lahore - The Punjab Home Department has mandated digital inventory for all arms dealers in the province to compile data on arms, the spokesperson said. All merchants are required to record their current stock and purchase and sale records on the department's online portal by August 26, 2026. Non-compliance could result in licence suspension, business seizure, and hefty fines.
The initiative is part of the provincial government's vision of a "safe and weapons-free Punjab". All arms dealers must provide complete records of their existing firearms and ammunition, along with a digital record of all arms purchases and sales. The online portal for this purpose is accessible at https://pal.nadra.gov.pk/pal/.
Deputy commissioners have been given details of arms dealers in their districts to ensure complete registration by the deadline. Failure to comply will result in legal action, including licence suspension, business sealing, and fines. The department is also conducting a special training workshop on the inventory module at the Punjab Forensic Science Authority auditorium on August 24, offering guidance and addressing concerns related to the system.
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