KARACHI/ISLAMABAD: Authorities have formally reintroduced revised operating hours for markets, shopping malls, and public venues across the country, with the updated schedule taking effect from June 1, 2026, under a new regulatory notification.
According to the notification, retail outlets and shopping centres will now close at 8:00 pm, while restaurants, food outlets, bakeries, and grocery stores will be permitted to operate until 10:00 pm.
The revised directive clearly states that essential service providers will remain exempt from these restrictions. These include hospitals, medical stores, petrol pumps, and CNG stations, which will continue functioning as per normal operations.
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Likewise, milk and dairy shops, gyms, sports complexes, IT companies, and call centres will not fall under the revised timing structure and will continue operations without interruption.
Under the new rules, wedding halls, marquees, and private event venues have been instructed to conclude operations by 10:00 pm, while takeaway services and home delivery operations will remain fully exempt.
Authorities said the decision has been taken to streamline commercial operating hours while ensuring uninterrupted access to essential services and maintaining public convenience.
