ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to close all markets, shopping malls, and bazaars across the country at 8:00 PM.
This decision was taken during a meeting on petroleum products chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
According to the Prime Minister’s Office, shops selling daily use items, departmental stores, and shopping malls will also shut down at 8:00 PM.
Bakeries, restaurants, tandoors, and food outlets will close at 10:00 PM, while marriage halls and marquees will not operate after 10:00 PM.
The notification further states that wedding functions and ceremonies at private properties and homes will also be banned after 10:00 PM.
Medical stores and pharmacies have been exempted from these restrictions.
The new timings will come into effect from April 7.
