Islamabad: Islamabad High Court (IHC) while hearing petitions against Shisha Caf©s has directed district administration to frame rules within a month.

Chief Justice (CJ) IHC Sardar Sarfraz Dogar has remarked we have respect for your business. But don't destroy the entire city lest your brother or member of your family should become victim to it tomorrow.

CJ IHC remarked during the hearing if charas is mixed with tobacco , it will be called smoking.

He said this all is happening while sitting in open places. We are taking our generations to annihilation.

The court remarked neither any rule has been formed nor are there any regulations. Such like arrangement is ruining the life of people of Islamabad.

IG Islamabad and Deputy Commissioner (DC) appeared in the court in person.

Advocate General Navid Hayat Malik and Acting prosecutor general Manzoor Jajja too appeared.

IG told the court stern action was taken against Shisha cafes after court's orders. FIR was registered against some people. We had to face resistance from shisha cafes owners.

Boys and girls with ages ranging between 14 to 15 years were found therein. Awareness campaign has been started.

Acting prosecutor general said children below 18 years are included in sellers.

He requested the court to direct government and ministry of health to frame rules.

The CJ IHC said cafes be sealed wherever you come to know.

He questioned doors are closed during raid.

IG confirmed such is happening.

Chief commissioner and district administration filed written reply.

It was said in the reply NOC of shisha cafes are being issued under temporary arrangement till the laws are approved formally by federal government. All NOCs have been issued without fee.

According to administration that supply of shisha is allowed in open air place. It is essential to obtain a separate terrace permit from assistant commissioner in this regard. Fire safety and fire cylinders will be checked formally. The assistant commissioner can take action and conduct investigation at any time on complaint. Shisha and other tobacco products should be presented to adult persons. Environmental standard be maintained.

The court directed the district administration to frame rules within one month and adjourned the hearing of the case.