Overview
- Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif approved the Punjab Surrender Illicit Arms Act 2026 and assigned enforcement to the Crime Control Department.
- A province-wide campaign to seize unlicensed weapons will start after Eid-ul-Fitr under CCD leadership.
- The law orders the surrender of illegal arms within a set window and prescribes strict penalties for those who do not comply.
- Antique or display firearms kept at home will need special permits, and licensed owners must state a valid reason for possession.
- Officials are moving to expand the CCD into a premier investigative body with upgraded forensics, AI tools, surveillance and local offices.