DHA to be stern on New Year
By Hina Farooq
LAHORE: The Defence Housing Authority (DHA) officials said on Thursday that no one would be allowed to take the law in his/her hands on the New Year’s night.
They said they had issued strict directions to 25 cafés and clubs for this purpose. On the New Year’s night, they said, strong contingents of police would be deployed at the DHA’s entry and exit points.
On the other hand, a large number of Lahori youngsters have already booked cafes for arranging dance parties and get-togethers on the New Year’s night.
The DHA officials said they had already issued special instructions to hotel administrations to inform them about their customers. They said they would take strict action against the administration of any hotel where somebody was found staying without registration.
On the New Year’s night, they said, extra contingents of the police would be deployed at shopping malls and places of entertainment.
They said, “People can arrange parties at their houses, but no one can use a public place for any ‘unhealthy’ purpose.”
Kamran Haider, a National University of Modern Languages student, said the spirit of celebrating the New Year was sacrifice, forgiveness and love. He said, “Everyone should look back and try to improve.”
He said the New Year celebrations were not only for the West, but they were equally important for Pakistanis.
Sara Afxal, a Kinnaird College student, said, “Lahoris should come forward to promote peace, love, friendship and harmony.”
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