The Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Lahore has declared that the market’s opening hours have been increased by one hour. Currently, all markets—including malls, bakeries, and candy shops—are open until 11 p.m. The previous closing time was 10:00 p.m.
Additionally, this extension also applies to establishments like hotels, cafes, and restaurants, enabling them to stay open and serve patrons until the new closing time.
It’s important to remember that some necessities, like pharmacies, gas stations, and dairy markets, are not restricted by these hours and may stay open later.
The then-federal government had announced plans to shut down markets at 8 p.m. as part of an effort to conserve energy last month, but traders objected, saying it would hurt their businesses.
