Concerned citizens were urging the government to take effective measures to curb the increasing number of sheesha cafés across Karachi.
They warned that the use of Sheesha is becoming alarmingly widespread among young people, with both boys and girls adopting the trend, influenced heavily by social media.
Citizens said that the rising popularity of Sheesha culture poses serious health risks. A key concern is the lack of proper disinfection of equipment in many cafés. As a result, saliva often remains on the mouthpiece, increasing the risk of transmitting dangerous diseases.
The trend of young people frequenting Sheesha cafés has become a worrying issue, according to residents, who stress the need for urgent and strict regulation.
