Punjab government eases market hours in Lahore ahead of Eidul Azha amid trader pressure
Home Markets allowed to stay open till 10pm until June 1 as Punjab relaxes timings to boost trade activity The Punjab government on Friday relaxed operating hour restrictions for markets until June 1, allowing businesses to remain open until 10pm in a move aimed at boosting commercial activity and addressing longstanding demands from the trader community. The decision, announced by Lahore Deputy Commissioner Capt (retd) Muhammad Ali Ejaz, comes as the provincial capital enters one of its busiest retail periods ahead of Eidul Azha, when shopping activity traditionally surges across major commercial centres. Under the revised arrangement, markets throughout the city will be permitted to operate for extended hours, providing retailers additional business time and shoppers greater flexibility during evening hours. A notification for the same was issued by the Punjab chief secretary. وزیراعلیٰ پنجاب مریم نواز شریف کا کاروباری برادری کیلئے بڑا ریلیف!
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Published: May 15, 2026 3:59 pm
Source: The Express Tribune — Read original