Anti-smoking drive launched to check smoking at public places
3 Sheesha smoking Centers sealed, 16 hookahs confiscated
Caretaker Federal Minister for Interior Malik Habib Khan on Thursday directed the Islamabad Inspector General of Police to challan sheesha owners and confiscate sheeshas in the federal capital, according to a press release.
The minister ordered the strict regulation of all public places and restaurants where Sheesha smoking is carried out and stressed that the activity will no longer be tolerated in the capital.
Anti-smoking drive
An anti-smoking drive has been launched in the Federal Capital to ensure implementation of anti-smoking ordinance 2002 which prohibits smoking in offices, parks, bus terminals and educational institutions.
The ICT Administration in cooperation with the Tobacco Control Cell has also launched a public awareness drive regarding the side the effects of smoking and health hazards posed by sheesha smoking. All the concerned authorities are conducting surprise checking in their respective areas to eradicate sheesha smoking.
Sheesha corners sealed
Three sheesha corners were sealed and 16 hookahs confiscated in a drive launched by The District Administration. The drive around 1-8, F-10 and surrounding areas was carried out Assistant Commissioner Secretariat Islamabad Nauman Yousaf, Assistant Commissioner Industrial Area Imran Ali Sultan, and Assistant Commissioner Shalimar.
Meanwhile, the District Administration gave special direction to all restaurant owners that strict action would be taken against those who would try to violate the law. Smoking is banned at public spots, hotels, bus terminals, Railway Stations, cars, parks, hospital and other recreational places.