Punjab orders enforcing ban on smoking

The Punjab government yesterday issued directions to all administrative secretaries, commissioners, deputy commissioners and district police officers (DPOs) to enforce ban on smoking in the province.

The Services and General Administration Department issued a circular with directions for strict implementation of Prohibition of Smoking and Protection of Non-Smokers Health Ordinance 2002. All officers have been directed the ban be enforced at all public places, educational institutes and public vehicles. (APP)