--- title: "IHC orders closure of shisha cafes in Islamabad" description: "Most outlets reported the Islamabad High Court’s directive to shut down all shisha cafes in the capital. ARY News and the Associated Press of Pakistan both highlighted the order as a complete shutdown, with the latter adding that the closure would remain in place until new rules are framed." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/14103-islamabad-orders-closure-of-sheesha-cafes-as-court site: HarZaviya language: en --- # IHC orders closure of shisha cafes in Islamabad pakistan · updated 15 Oct 2026, 4:51 PM PKT · 13–15 Oct 2026 · 8 articles from 6 outlets over 3 developments **HarZaviya summary** — how 6 outlets covered this, generated automatically from their headlines and excerpts: > Most outlets reported the Islamabad High Court's directive to close sheesha cafes in the capital. ProPakistani emphasized the ruling by the Chief Justice and the indefinite closure, while Minute Mirror highlighted the implementation by authorities and the court case context. ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 15 Oct 2026 — More Sheesha Cafes Sealed in Islamabad (1 outlet) - **ProPakistani** — [More Sheesha Cafes Sealed in Islamabad](https://propakistani.pk/2026/10/15/more-sheesha-cafes-sealed-in-islamabad/) · 15 Oct 2026, 4:51 PM PKT > The district administration has launched a crackdown against sheesha cafes following the directives of the Islamabad High Court. AC Shalimar… Read More ### 14 Oct 2026 — IHC orders closure of shisha cafes in Islamabad (3 outlets) > Most outlets reported the Islamabad High Court’s directive to shut down all shisha cafes in the capital. ARY News and the Associated Press of Pakistan both highlighted the order as a complete shutdown, with the latter adding that the closure would remain in place until new rules are framed. - **The Express Tribune** — [IHC orders blanket closure of shisha cafés](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2634918/ihc-orders-blanket-closure-of-shisha-cafes) · 15 Oct 2026, 1:45 AM PKT > Court directs withdrawal of existing NOCs until new rules are framed - **Associated Press of Pakistan** — [IHC orders complete closure of all shisha cafes in Islamabad](https://www.app.com.pk/national/ihc-orders-complete-closure-of-all-shisha-cafes-in-islamabad/) · 14 Oct 2026, 11:29 PM PKT · 87% identical wording to the newest filing > The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has ordered the complete closure of all types of shisha cafes in the federal capital until new rules are framed. - **ARY News (English)** — [IHC orders complete shutdown of shisha cafes in Islamabad](https://arynews.tv/ihc-orders-complete-shutdown-of-shisha-cafes-in-islamabad) · 14 Oct 2026, 4:32 PM PKT · 83% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday ordered the complete shutdown of all shisha cafes operating in the capital. ### 13 Oct 2026 — Islamabad High Court Bans Sheesha Cafes Until Legislation is Framed (4 outlets) > Most outlets reported the Islamabad High Court's decision to ban sheesha cafes in the capital until the government creates regulatory legislation. ProPakistani and Dawn both highlighted the court's ruling and the role of Chief Justice Sarfaraz Dogar. Minute Mirror focused on the administrative action by Islamabad authorities to prepare for the shutdown of these cafes as per court directions. - **Dawn** — [Court bans sheesha cafes in capital until government frames legislation](https://www.dawn.com/news/2036964/court-bans-sheesha-cafes-in-capital-until-government-frames-legislation) · 14 Oct 2026, 7:03 AM PKT > ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has banned sheesha cafes in the federal capital until the government frames legislation to regulate their operations. Chief Justice Sardar Mohammad Sarfraz Dogar issued the direction during an in-chamber hearing of a petition. The chief commissioner, deputy commissioner and inspector general of police (IGP) Islamabad were present. The chief justice issu... - **The Express Tribune** — [IHC orders crackdown on illegal shisha cafés](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2634726/ihc-orders-crackdown-on-illegal-shisha-cafes) · 14 Oct 2026, 1:15 AM PKT · 74% identical wording to the newest filing > Court seeks affidavits to stop illegal operations; govt's regulations await approval - **Minute Mirror** — [Islamabad orders closure of sheesha cafes as court...](https://minutemirror.com.pk/islamabad-orders-closure-of-sheesha-cafes-as-court-pushes-for-stricter-enforcement-644036/) · 13 Oct 2026, 10:21 PM PKT · 84% identical wording to the newest filing > Authorities in Pakistan’s capital are preparing to shut down sheesha cafes operating in indoor and outdoor spaces following directions linked to an Islamabad High Court case. - **ProPakistani** — [Illegal Sheesha Cafes in Islamabad to Remain Closed Until Further Notice](https://propakistani.pk/2026/10/13/illegal-sheesha-cafes-in-islamabad-to-remain-closed-until-further-notice/) · 13 Oct 2026, 5:36 PM PKT · 87% identical wording to the newest filing > Islamabad High Court Chief Justice Sarfaraz Dogar has ruled that sheesha cafes should not be allowed to operate in Islamabad… Read More ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. "% related" compares whole stories, not single articles — see [what the percentages mean](https://harzaviya.com/methodology). - [IHC restrains authorities from coercive measures against legal sheesha cafes](https://harzaviya.com/stories/7420-islamabad-imposes-complete-ban-on-shisha-cafes) · 12 Sep 2026 · 16 outlets · 3 developments · 98% related - [IHC bans sheesha cafes in Islamabad until further notice](https://harzaviya.com/stories/15634-ihc-issues-written-verdict-banning-sheesha-cafes-ict-admin) · 22 Oct 2026 · 4 outlets · 95% related - [Islamabad authorities seal three illegal sheesha cafés amid citywide crackdown](https://harzaviya.com/stories/5344-islamabad-begins-action-against-illegal-indoor-shisha-cafes) · 29 Aug 2026 · 2 outlets · 87% related - [CDA Issues Deadline for Islamabad Rooftop Cafes and Restaurants](https://harzaviya.com/stories/3742-islamabad-rooftop-cafes-face-closure-as-cda-issues-2-week) · 18 Aug 2026 · 2 outlets · 73% related 8 articles from 6 outlets, 13–15 Oct 2026. 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