Crackdown on Unregistered Restaurants Begins in Islamabad
Islamabad: The Islamabad Food Authority (IFA) has announced a major crackdown on unregistered food outlets and restaurants across the federal capital, starting December 1.
Ahead of the official operation, authorities partially sealed the popular *Kabul Restaurant* located in Jinnah Super Market for violating cashless payment regulations. The action followed public complaints on social media that the restaurant was not accepting card payments.
According to the IFA, **all hotels, restaurants, bakeries, cafés, and fast-food outlets** must complete their registration by **November 30**, after which no unregistered business will be allowed to operate.
The Director of the Food Authority stated that **daily inspections** will begin from **December 1**, and any food outlet found unregistered will be **immediately sealed** and face **heavy fines**.
Kabul Restaurant open space sealed for not adhering to cashless SOPs.
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He emphasized that the initiative is essential to ensure compliance with hygiene standards and to safeguard consumer health, adding that unregistered establishments not only operate illegally but also pose serious risks to public safety.
The IFA has urged all food business owners to **complete their registration before the deadline** and submit proof to the authority to avoid punitive action. Both **online and offline registration options** are available, and a **dedicated helpline** has been set up to assist citizens with the registration process.
