Islamabad district administration confirmed no new notification has been issued regarding shop closure timings, dismissing social media reports circulating with fabricated documents.
Officials clarified that a fake notification falsely claimed revised closure timings for shops, markets, restaurants, and other businesses, but the administration has not released any update.
Citizens were advised to rely only on official sources for authentic information and instructed to avoid sharing unverified content that may mislead the public.
Last week, the Islamabad Administration released a public notification revising business timings across the capital, effective April 16, 2026, under ongoing austerity measures.
Shops, markets, and shopping malls must close by 8:00 pm daily, including weekends, with exemptions for pharmacies, hospitals, petrol pumps, CNG stations, and dairy shops.
Restaurants, hotels, grocery stores, bakeries, and food outlets were directed to shut operations by 10:00 pm, though takeaway and home delivery services remain unrestricted.
Marriage halls, marquees, and other commercial event venues must close by 10:00 pm, aligning with the administration’s broader austerity framework to conserve energy resources.
Sports facilities, clubs, and gymnasiums face stricter rules, with mandatory closure by 8:00 pm, reinforcing the commitment to reducing electricity consumption and promoting austerity.
| Category | Closing Time |
|---|---|
| Shops, Markets & Shopping Malls | 8:00 PM |
| Restaurants, Hotels, Grocery & Food Outlets | 10:00 PM |
| Marriage Halls & Commercial Event Venues | 10:00 PM |
| Sports Facilities, Cinemas, Clubs & Gyms | 8:00 PM |
