A Pakistani court has ordered the recall of all licenses granted to wine shops in Karachi to allow the sale of foreign or local liquor to non-Muslims during their festivals, citing apparent misuse.<br/><br/>The Sindh High Court, Chief Justice Sajjad Ali Shah is hearing a petition against issuing licences to wine shops in Muslim- populated areas. The petitioner, had sought cancellation of the licences of wine shops in Defence and Clifton areas.<br/><br/>The court observed that the licenses were supposed to be issued for wine shops which were only meant to sell foreign or local liquor to non-Muslims during their festivals.<br/><br/>The court, while recalling all licenses of wine shops, observed Section 17 of Prohibition (enforcement of Hadd) Order, 1979 which does not allow sale of liquor throughout the year.