The Punjab government has relaxed closing time regulations for shops, markets, shopping malls, hotels, restaurants, and food outlets across the province.
Under the new decision, markets, malls, and restaurants will remain exempt from fixed closing hours until June 1, 2026.
The Services and General Administration Department (S&GAD), Punjab, has formally issued a notification outlining the revised operating schedule.
Separately, the Lahore district administration has also eased market timings across the city until June 1, removing the 8pm closure restriction.