New market timings announced in Islamabad

ISLAMABAD: The Deputy Commissioner of Islamabad, Irfan Nawaz Memon, declared new operating hours for commercial establishments in the capital city on Saturday.

The Deputy Commissioner announced new business hours through a public announcement, which included an official document on the social media platform X, which was previously known as Twitter.

The District Administration of Islamabad established new closing times for commercial and recreational operations because it needed to continue its financial austerity policies.

The new schedule begins on April 23, 2026, and remains in effect until they issue further announcements are issued. The new regulations require all shops, markets, and shopping malls to stop operations at 8:00 PM every day.

The regulations permit pharmacies, hospitals, petrol stations, CNG stations, and dairy shops to operate without restrictions. All food businesses, including restaurants, tandoors, and grocery stores, must close their doors at 10:00 PM.

The time restriction does not affect takeaway and delivery services because they operate independently. All marriage halls, marquees, event venues, sports facilities, clubs, and gyms must close their operations at 10:00 PM.

The administration expects the public and business community to follow the new operating schedule without exception. Islamabad transport restoration.

The Deputy Commissioner of Islamabad announced that all transportation services in the capital city would resume operations during his Saturday announcement.

The city will permit all types of public and goods transportation vehicles to enter its boundaries. Islamabad has reopened all bus stands to help commuters and create better travel conditions.

The Faizabad bus terminal will not operate until authorities announce its reopening schedule because they have not provided any date for its service return.