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SHC gives two weeks to re-examine wine shops’ licence process

Government had issued public notices and was also re-examining the entire process of issuing licences

Our Correspondent January 25, 2017

Government had issued public notices and was also re-examining the entire process of issuing licences. PHOTO: FILE

KARACHI: The Sindh High Court granted two weeks to the government to re-examine the entire process of issuance of licences for sale of liquor.

Headed by Chief Justice Sajjad Ali Shah, the two-judge bench directed the provincial authorities to ensure the exercise is completed before February 14. The bench was hearing the matter relating to the sale of liquor in Muslim-majority areas. Last year, the same bench had ordered immediate closure of wine shops across Sindh. However, setting aside this order, the Supreme Court bench had remanded back the matter to the SHC bench to hear it afresh.

SC sets aside SHC order on closure of wine shops

On Wednesday, advocate-general Zamir Ghumro said the government had issued public notices and was also re-examining the entire process of issuing licences.

Representatives of NGO Justice Helpline suggested that notices be also issued to churches and temples. The bench directed them to submit lists of 10 churches and temples each.

Published in The Express Tribune, January 26^th, 2017.

COMMENTS (1)

Richard Thomas | 7 years ago | Reply Could someone tell me the areas that are Christian dominated. The so called Christian areas like Essa Nagri, Mehmoodabad, Drigh Road, Manzoor Colony and even Christian Town in Korangi have 200% more Muslims living there than Christians. So I am really interested to know what the learned Judge thinks are Christian majority areas

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