Markets fill with families as employees begin Eidul Fitr purchasesWith the payment of salaries to employees of government and private institutions from Monday, March 16, Eidul Fitr shopping has gained momentum across Rawalpindi. Markets, commercial centres and shopping plazas have become lively, and shopkeepers have also expressed happiness over the start of shopping activity. For the past ten days, markets remained open until late at night but customers were relatively few. Government employees said that earlier in Ramadan most spending was focused on daily iftar expenses, but now after receiving salaries they have started Eid shopping. Muhammad Ali and Feroz Hassan said they were not compromising on children's Eid shopping.

Source: The Express Tribune March 17, 2026 06:28 UTC