All Karachi Traders Anjuman-i-Tajiran President, Ilyas Memon, demanded on Tuesday that the provincial government should permit them to open their shops on Friday after a two-day break due to the Ashura holidays. He claimed that commercial activities will remain closed on Wednesday and Thursday due to tight security and blockage of roads. So, on behalf of the traders and shopkeeper, he demanded permission to reopen markets on Friday. However, a notification was issued that the businesses will remain closed on Fridays and Sundays. It further suggested that all business centres and markets be closed by 8 pm.

Source: Pakistan Today August 18, 2021 16:52 UTC