Sindh, Punjab Governments Lift Business Hour Restrictions Before Eid
The provincial governments of Sindh and Punjab have lifted COVID-19 related time restrictions on business activities ahead of Eid.
In Sindh, the government has removed all time limits for markets, marriage halls, hotels, and restaurants. Similarly, the Punjab government has ended the 8 PM closing time for markets, a move providing relief to traders and shoppers.
Formal notifications confirming the removal of these restrictions have been issued by both provincial governments.
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Updated: 1:37 PM PKT — May 16, 2026
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Updated: 12:53 PM PKT — May 16, 2026
The decision is timed to boost economic activity during the busy shopping period ahead of Eid-ul-Adha. The relaxed rules will apply to businesses including shopping malls, which can now stay open late.
Updated: 11:52 AM PKT — May 16, 2026
The move follows demands from trader communities, allowing businesses to operate later into the night to help mitigate financial losses. A similar easing of restrictions has also been proposed for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
UPDATE – 16 May 2026, 2:14 PM PKT
The Sindh government has specifically ended restrictions for hotels and marriage halls in addition to shops to provide relief to the trading community. The announcement effectively lifts the ban for citizens across Karachi following the new directives.
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