Markets, shopping malls to close at 9pm throughout the week; marriage halls and marquees at 10pm.

All shops, markets and shopping malls will close at 8pm; The new timings will come into effect from today.

Islamabad businesses are required to close by 8 pm from Monday. This is part of the government's austerity measures to conserve energy. Restaurants and food outlets can stay open…

Govt had allowed them to remain open until 10pm for Eid shopping

Islamabad businesses now face an 8 pm curfew as authorities reintroduce restrictions, citing fuel and power crises alongside austerity measures effective from June 1.

Centre directs provinces to ensure effective implementation of updated austerity measures.

The Committee also directed provincial governments to ensure the effective implementation of these guidelines in coordination with federal authorities.

Markets, shopping malls to close at 9pm throughout the week; marriage halls and marquees at 10pm.