De-sealing of Johar Town restaurants ordered

The Lahore High Court today ordered the de-sealing of restaurants sealed in Johar Town.

During the hearing of a smog-related petition, LHC’s Justice Shahid Karim ordered the de-sealing of restaurants sealed in Johar Town upon the submission of affidavits/undertakings.

The court directed the lawyer representing the Lahore Development Authority (LDA) to ensure that if restaurant owners violated court orders again, they would be fined Rs1 million each.

The court also allowed restaurants to remain open until 11pm on weekdays and until midnight on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.