Energy-saving program for Lahore, Pindi, Multan: CM Hamza Shahbaz announces markets’ closure in Punjab at 9pm. In Punjab, markets, bazaars, and business centers across Punjab would be shut at 9pm every day, while restaurants would remain open till 11:30pm


LAHORE: To enforce the government’s energy conservation plan in major cities, including Lahore, Rawalpindi, and Multan, Punjab Chief Minister Hamza Shehbaz held talks with the business community across the province, and announced the closure of markets in Punjab at 9pm daily.

He held a meeting with representatives of the business society of Punjab, which was also attended by Khwaja Salman Rafique, Khwaja Ahmad Hassan, Rana Mashhud Ahmed, Syed Ali Haider Gilani, Ata Tarar, Chaudhry Bilal Asghar, Imran Goraya and other political figures and government officials.

As per the judgment, markets, bazaars, and business centers across Punjab would be closed at 9pm every day, while diners would remain open till 11:30pm. It was also determined that marriage halls would be closed at 10pm under the previous policy.

Hamza Shehbaz said that every Saturday, special working hours would be allowed for the business community. This decision would not apply to medical stores, said the CM during the meeting. Hamza added that the market timing for Eid shopping would be reviewed later on in consultation with the business community. During the meeting, the representatives of the business community announced full support for the government measures to deal with the ongoing energy crisis.