ISLAMABAD, June 01 (SABAH): The District Administration Islamabad has enforced revised business operating hours under ongoing austerity measures, effective from Monday (1 June 2026).
According to the notification issued by the District Magistrate, Islamabad Capital Territory, Islamabad, markets, shops and shopping malls will close at 8:00 PM, while restaurants, grocery stores, bakeries and other food outlets will operate until 10:00 PM. Marriage halls, marquees and other event venues will also close at 10:00 PM.
Essential services, including pharmacies, hospitals, petrol pumps, dairy shops, sports facilities, call centers and IT companies serving international clients, remain exempt from the restrictions.
The notification shall remain in force till further orders. The copies of the notification have been sent to all the concerned officials.