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Government extends shop business hours nationwide till 9pm

June 3, 2026 by maleeha zahid

The federal government has approved new business timings across the country, allowing shops, markets and shopping malls to remain open until 9pm nationwide. Officials said the decision aims to support economic activity while also improving public convenience during extended daylight and rising seasonal temperatures. Moreover, the decision was taken during a meeting of the Committee […]

Filed Under: Business, Pakistan Tagged With: business hours, Ishaq Dar decision, Latest, market closure, Pakistan economy, retail timing update, shop timings

Federal govt sets revised operating hours for businesses under austerity measures

June 3, 2026 by Zuha shahzad

The federal government has announced revised operating hours for businesses across Pakistan under its ongoing austerity and fuel conservation measures, directing provincial governments to ensure implementation of the new schedule. Read More: Government revises market closing timings According to an official notification issued on Wednesday, shops, markets, shopping malls and general retail outlets will be […]

Filed Under: Pakistan Tagged With: austerity measures, business hours, energy conservation, Ishaq Dar, Latest, Lead4, Markets, Pakistan

Government extends business hours relief till May 31

May 18, 2026 by Zuha shahzad

The federal government has granted a major relaxation in business operating hours by exempting commercial centres across Pakistan from the previously fixed closing timings until May 31. According to an official notification issued by the Cabinet Division, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif approved the temporary exemption, allowing businesses nationwide to continue operations beyond the earlier closure […]

Filed Under: Pakistan Tagged With: business hours, business relief, cabinet division, Latest, lead, Pakistan markets, Shehbaz Sharif, shopping malls

Sindh removes austerity-related closing times for markets

May 16, 2026 by Zuha shahzad

The Sindh government has lifted austerity-related closing time restrictions for markets, shopping malls, restaurants, hotels and marriage halls, allowing businesses across the province to resume operations according to their normal schedules. Senior Sindh Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon announced the decision, saying the move was intended to provide relief to businesses and improve convenience for the […]

Filed Under: Pakistan Tagged With: business hours, energy conservation, Karachi, laetst, Lead4, Markets, Sharjeel Inam Memon, Sindh government

Sindh sets new closing time for shops and malls under its austerity policy

April 10, 2026 by Zuha shahzad

KARACHI: The Sindh government has announced revised business hours under its austerity policy, deciding to close shops and shopping malls at 8pm in most parts of the province. Read More: Sindh govt to rebuild fire-hit Gul Plaza  According to an official notification issued by the provincial government, the new timings will apply to markets, shopping centres, […]

Filed Under: Pakistan Tagged With: austerity policy, business hours, Karachi markets, Latest, shop timings, shopping malls, Sindh government

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