Islamabad admin announces 'complete ban' on sheesha cafes as IHC gives a month to formulate regulations
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Deputy Commissioner (DC) Irfan Nawaz Memon on Wednesday announced a “complete” ban on running sheesha cafes in the federal capital. “Immediately implementing the Islamabad High Court’s order, a complete ban has been imposed on running sheesha cafes in the federal capital until further orders,” the DC posted on X. He added that the restriction also covered all kinds of sheesha…
The Islamabad administration has announced a complete ban on sheesha cafes in the federal capital, following a directive from the Islamabad High Court (IHC). DC Irfan Nawaz Memon stated that the restriction applies to all types of sheesha cafes, including those with no objection certificates (NOCs) and both indoor and outdoor establishments.
Violators will face sealing of their premises and criminal charges, with daily inspections to ensure compliance. The IHC's Chief Justice Sardar Muhammad Sarfraz Dogar ordered the formation of comprehensive regulations within a month, warning that the health of the public and the younger generation could be at risk. The police have already taken action against existing cafes, registering cases against some of them, and an awareness campaign on the dangers and regulation of sheesha cafes has been initiated.
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