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LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday ordered to extend the closing time for restaurants, during the course of hearing smog case.
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Justice Shahid Karim of LHC issued a written verdict on the hearing of Haroon Farooq case, allowing the restaurants to stay open till 11pm throughout the week, and restaurants to carry out home delivery till 12:30am throughout the week.
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Last month on December 14, it may be recalled, that LHC issued orders to shut down markets and eateries at 10pm from Monday to Thursday. The court gave relief of one hour on the closure of restaurants on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays and said that on these three days restaurants can be closed at 11pm, while markets should not be closed at 10pm on Sunday.
In its written verdict, the LHC also directed the authorities concerned to identify the areas notorious for traffic jams and submit a report, and directed the traffic police to form a helpline.
The court adjourned further hearing of the case till February 3, 2023.
The representatives of the Water and Environmental Commission will submit a report at the next hearing.
