MULTAN: Separate spaces have been allocated for women and children at all parks in Multan to prevent chances of harassment targeting women, Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA) chairman said on Monday.
“Entry of male adults has been banned at these spaces inside parks, ” Ejaz Hussain Janjua told reporter.
“Some parks in Multan were already exclusively specific for women, however, now we have decided to allocate a separate space in all parks for women and children.”
The new arrangement would be enforced strictly, Janjua said adding that all the security guards have been told to bring their licensed weapons with them when on duty inside parks. Earlier, they were not allowed to bring weapons in parks, he added.
When asked about the Punjab government’s ban imposed on TikTokers’ or those having channels on social media accounts, PHA Multan chairman said that this ban would also be applicable on Multan parks and no one would be allowed to shoot a video for TikTok or any social media channel. “Our guards and staff would remain alert.”
He appealed to the people to cooperate with park staff and security guards in enforcing new guidelines pleading that the staff had complained that people start arguments when they ask them to respect new instructions.
He said that the PTI government was committed to providing the best recreational facilities and urged the people to behave in a way that improves the country’s image at the international level.