The Lahore High Court (LHC) Justice Shahid Karim Friday ordered to fine of Rs50,000 to late-night restaurants. The provincial apex court ordered that immediate action be taken against those running cafes without permission. “If the underpasses are allowed to be renovated even during the day, then how many days will it take consult on this and give a date to complete the decoration of the underpasses soon,” the judge remarked. “Has Central Business District (CBD) launched any green projects,” the court inquired. “They are erecting high-rise buildings, but who would start the green project,” the court further inquired. Judicial Water Commission said that CBD had said that they would start the green project. The court sought a report from the CBD on the next hearing, the hearing was adjourned till Monday.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)