Summary
- Similarly, grocery stores, butcher shops, fruit and vegetable outlets, and bakeries will also operate until 10:00 PM, with take-away and delivery options continuing thereafter.
- Wedding halls, marquees, and other commercial venues will also be allowed to remain open until 10:00 PM, allowing scheduled events to proceed under the revised guidelines.
- Meanwhile, sports facilities, clubs, and gymnasiums will also follow the same timing structure and will close by 10:00 PM.
By : Faiza Anwar**
The district administration of Islamabad has announced revised operational timings for markets, transport services, and public recreational facilities across the federal capital. The new measures aim to regulate commercial activity while ensuring continued public convenience and access to essential services.
According to the administration, all types of public and goods transport have been granted permission to enter the city. This decision is expected to ease movement of commuters and supply chains across Islamabad. However, officials confirmed that the Faizabad bus terminal will remain closed until further notice. At the same time, all other bus stands across the city have been reopened, restoring broader connectivity for passengers.
In a significant development for residents and tourists, hiking trails in the Margalla Hills will be reopened from tomorrow. Nature lovers and fitness enthusiasts will once again be able to access the popular Margalla hiking tracks. Additionally, Daman-e-Koh and all major parks across Islamabad have also been reopened for the public, offering renewed recreational opportunities for families and visitors.
Under the updated schedule, all markets and shopping malls in Islamabad will close daily at 8:00 PM. The administration has emphasized that this timing will be strictly enforced to ensure smooth regulation of commercial activity in the city.
However, several essential services have been exempted from these restrictions. Medical stores, hospitals, petrol pumps, and milk and dairy shops will continue to operate without any time limitations, ensuring uninterrupted access to basic necessities for citizens.
Restaurants, food outlets, and tandoors will be permitted to remain open until 10:00 PM. After the closing time, take-away and home delivery services will still be allowed to facilitate customers. Similarly, grocery stores, butcher shops, fruit and vegetable outlets, and bakeries will also operate until 10:00 PM, with take-away and delivery options continuing thereafter.
Wedding halls, marquees, and other commercial venues will also be allowed to remain open until 10:00 PM, allowing scheduled events to proceed under the revised guidelines. Meanwhile, sports facilities, clubs, and gymnasiums will also follow the same timing structure and will close by 10:00 PM.
The district administration has urged citizens, traders, and service providers to strictly follow the new timings to ensure smooth implementation across the city. Officials stated that these steps are intended to balance public convenience, economic activity, and effective urban management.
The new arrangements mark a comprehensive effort by the Islamabad administration to streamline city operations while maintaining access to essential services and recreational spaces for residents.
