Business
Islamabad will resume revised business hours on June 1
The authorities have issued a fresh notification reinstating the reduced timings for markets, shopping malls and public places with effect from June 1, 2026.
Under the new restrictions, retail shops and shopping centers will be closed by 8 p.m. while restaurants, food outlets, bakeries and grocery stores will close at 10 p.m.
Important Note Services like medical stores, hospitals, petrol pumps and CNG stations will continue to function as usual and the limits shall not apply to them. Similarly, the new schedules would not affect milk and dairy businesses, gymnasiums, sports courts, IT enterprises and contact centers.
The notification also ordered that wedding halls, private event venues and marquees should close by 10 p.m. However, takeaway and home delivery services will continue without limits.
The new schedule is meant to limit business hours, but still retain access to crucial services for people, authorities said.