Smoking banned in parks, gardens across Punjab
Pakistan
The use and sale of tobacco items, including e-cigarettes, has also been prohibited under new order
LAHORE (Web Desk) - The Punjab government has declared all parks of the province as 'no smoking zones'.
After directives from Secretary Housing Noorul Amin Mengal, a notification has been issued. As per the notification, a ban on smoking in parks was imposed as per sections 5 and 7 of the Prohibition of Smoking and Protection of Non-Smokers' Health Ordinance 2002.
The ban is also imposed on the use and sale of tobacco items, including e-cigarettes. A complete ban is also imposed on the sale of cigarettes in tuck shops, cafes, and other tobacco shops in parks.
'No-smoking' boards would be displayed on several locations of the parks. The staff and other relevant persons would keep monitoring the situation.
The authorities are given a deadline of ten days for implementation on rules and regulations.
Earlier today, Mengal visited Bagh-e-Jinnah, and Punjab Horticulture Authority (PHA) Director-General Raja Mansoor was also present on the occasion.
Mengal said that Bagh-e-Jinnah is our historical and cultural heritage, so it must portray its significance.
He directed to placement of fiber boards and organic materials in the parks. Noorul Amin Mengal said that the implementation of all rules must be ensured.
He said that providing the best environment to visiting families and to people who use this place for exercise is our duty.
Mengal said that Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz directed to make all parks sustainable.
