In response to the city’s worsening smog crisis, Lahore’s district administration has announced new working hours for markets, restaurants, and cafés. The new schedule takes effect immediately and will be strictly enforced, officials said.
Market Timings:
- Monday to Saturday: Close at 10 p.m.
- Sunday: Open from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Restaurant and Café Timings:
- Monday to Thursday: Close at 11 p.m.
- Friday, Saturday, Sunday: Close at 12 a.m. (midnight)
- Home delivery services: Allowed until 2 a.m. every day
Exempted Essential Services (no time restrictions):
- Medical stores
- Hospitals
- Milk shops
- Tandoors
- Laboratories
- Petrol pumps
- Puncture repair shops
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Authorities emphasized that these new working hours are mandatory. Strict action will be taken against any violations. Local administration and police teams will monitor compliance to ensure all businesses follow the revised schedule.
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Another misplaced step that won’t help anyone
The issue is stupple burning and high emission vehicles.
What in the world is this non-sense? Do they actually know how to fix any problem without imposing new market closure timings?
Though this would not be related to smog issue , I think. However, it a good step, in western countries mostly shops are closed after sun set.
All market closing time must be 7 pm daily
Something is better than nothing. Market closing time should be further reduced to 9:00 pm. Further, vehicles including motor bikes with smoke emissions should be stopped henceforth. Moreover, our road sides, road construction, bricks kilns spreading dust and smoke in atmosphere which needs to be controlled.
Opening timing shell be 8 am and closing timing shell be 8 pm.