Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Tuesday announced the removal of restrictions on shop timings across the province during the holy month of Ramazan, allowing round-the-clock commercial activity.

According to an official notification, traders have been exempted from the earlier requirement to close shops at 10:00 p.m.

The decision was approved by the chief minister and communicated to all commissioners, deputy commissioners, and allied departments.

The directive was issued following a Zoom meeting chaired by CM Maryam, in which she instructed authorities to suspend enforcement of business hour limits throughout Ramazan.

Under the new policy, commercial activities will be allowed 24 hours a day, providing relief to traders and facilitating citizens during late-night shopping and Iftar and Sehri preparations.

Administrative officers have been directed to ensure the smooth implementation of the decision and avoid imposing any restrictions on business timings during the holy month.

The move has been described by the provincial government as a Ramazan relief measure aimed at boosting economic activity and public convenience.