The district administration has termed as fake a notification circulating on social media regarding changes in business hours in the federal capital.
According to the administration, business hours in Islamabad will continue under the policy previously enforced as part of the federal government’s austerity measures. Officials clarified that no new notification has been issued in this regard.
The district administration also urged the public not to pay attention to unverified notifications being shared online.
The capital administration in the past month had issued a revised notification outlining new closing hours for markets, businesses, and commercial activities as part of ongoing austerity measures.
According to the notification issued by the office of Deputy Commissioner Irfan Nawaz Memon, all shops, markets, and shopping malls have been closed at 8 pm every day of the week, including Saturdays and Sundays.
However, pharmacies, medical stores, medical supply outlets, laboratories, hospitals, petrol pumps, CNG stations, and milk and dairy shops have been exempted from the restrictions.
The notification further stated that restaurants and food outlets, tandoors, grocery stores, meat shops, fruit and dry fruit sellers, vegetable vendors and bakeries would be allowed to operate until 10 pm. However, takeaway and home delivery services will continue without any restrictions.
It also mentioned that marriage halls, marquees, and other commercial venues hosting events, including functions held at private residences, must close by 10 pm throughout the week. The notification added that the order would take effect from May 5 and remain enforced until further notice.
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