Islamabad’s district administration has launched a citywide crackdown against illegal indoor shisha cafés after sealing three establishments in the Civic Centre area.
Assistant Commissioner Rural Fahad Cheema led the operation at Civic Centre, where officials sealed three indoor shisha cafés for allegedly operating without the required legal permissions.
The action is part of a broader enforcement campaign aimed at ensuring that commercial establishments across the capital comply with government regulations and operate within the legal framework.
Three shisha cafés sealed in Civic Centre
During the operation, enforcement officials inspected indoor shisha cafés operating in the Civic Centre area.
Three establishments were sealed after authorities determined that they were operating illegally.
The administration said the operation would not be limited to one particular locality and that similar inspections would continue across Islamabad.
Businesses found violating applicable regulations could face sealing and other penalties under the relevant laws.
Citywide crackdown launched
The district administration has directed field officers to conduct inspections across all areas of Islamabad without discrimination.
Deputy Commissioner Islamabad has instructed enforcement teams to identify illegal indoor shisha cafés and take action against them regardless of their location.
Officials said inspection teams would continue visiting commercial centres and other areas in the coming days as part of the enforcement drive.
The administration is also expected to monitor establishments that may attempt to continue operating without obtaining the necessary permissions.
Businesses urged to follow regulations
Authorities have stressed that commercial establishments must comply with government rules and obtain the required legal permissions before operating.
The crackdown is intended to ensure that businesses operating in the capital follow the applicable regulatory framework.
Officials said establishments found violating the rules could face enforcement action, including sealing and other penalties prescribed under the law.
The administration’s approach is aimed at preventing illegal commercial activities and ensuring greater compliance among businesses.
Enforcement to continue across Islamabad
The latest operation signals a wider enforcement effort against illegal indoor shisha cafés in the capital.
Following the sealing of three establishments at Civic Centre, inspection teams are expected to expand their activities to other commercial areas and localities.
Authorities have instructed field teams to take action based on violations rather than the location or status of an establishment.
The district administration has said that inspections will continue in the coming days as officials work to identify businesses operating without the required permissions.
The crackdown could lead to further closures if additional establishments are found violating regulations.
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