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Markets' closure time lifted in Islamabad until Eid-ul-Azha

The previous order for closure of shops and establishments will come into force with effect from 11th of this month.

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Markets' closure time lifted in Islamabad until Eid-ul-Azha
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Islamabad Capital Territory administration has suspended business closure timings till 10th of this month due to Eid-ul-Azha.

The previous order for closure of shops and establishments will come into force with effect from 11th of this month.

Following the federal government's decision to tackle the current energy crisis the Islamabad administration had limited the operational hours of markets, shopping malls, wedding halls and restaurants.

Moreover, the federal government has announced a five-day holiday on account of Eid ul Adha from July 8-12, according to a notification issued by the PM Office Sunday.

The holidays will be observed from Friday (July 8) to Tuesday (July 12).

Sources said that a summary was moved seeking three holidays, however, PM Shehbaz Sharif granted five holidays.

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