Markets In Punjab To Shut At 9 Pm.

LAHORE -- After holding consultations with the representatives of trader's community, Punjab Chief Minister Hamza Shahbaz Saturday announced the closure of markets, bazaars and business centres of the province at 9 pm.

The trader's community of the province announced that they fully support the government steps to overcome the energy crisis and lauded the government steps being taken for energy saving.

According to an agreement reached with the traders, the restaurants would remain open till 11:30 pm while marriage halls would be closed till 10:00 pm according to the previous policy. The chief minister said that the traders' community would be given special favour in their business timings on Saturday adding that the closure decision will not be applicable on the medical stores.

| Restaurants to remain open till 11:30 pm, marriage halls till 10:00 pm | Decision will not be applicable on medical stores

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