Marijuana Laws
As recorded December 15, 2025 · not verified as current law. Pakistan law
Cannabis laws in Baltistan follow Pakistan’s national law. For travelers, the jurisdiction’s law is the controlling standard—cities usually don’t define cannabis legality.
Cannabis is illegal for recreational and personal use. Provisions exist for controlled medical and industrial production, but no patient access program is established. Violations can result in severe penalties.
Quick facts
- Recreational: Illegal
- Medical: Not available
- Possession: Illegal with severe penalties
- Buying/Selling: Illegal
- Tourists: Subject to the same laws as residents
Practical guidance
Avoid cross-border transport of cannabis products. Do not assume informal tolerance equals legality.
Law Enforcement
Police were barely visible in the villages described here.
Where to Buy Marijuana
There were occasional wild indica fields, though prepared weed was less common than some other drugs. Truck drivers passing through from Peshawar sometimes carried hash and might share. In Khaplu and Skardu, gatherings with music were another way to meet people. Getting caught with cannabis in transit was described as a much more serious matter.
Marijuana Prices
Free if somebody shared, or very cheap. No exact deal was quoted.
Types of Marijuana
Outdoor flower described as Pakistani or Afghan sativa and local indica. No Northern Lights or NYC Sour Diesel. Just the outdoor stuff from this northern region.