Twin cities bounce back after Eid break

After a 10-day closure due to Eidul Azha holidays and the Energy Saving Programme, life in the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad fully returned to normal on Monday, with all commercial, social and administrative activities resuming across the region.

Markets, wholesale mandis, goods transport services, offices, and district courts reopened, restoring routine business and economic activity. Daily wage workers also returned to work as employment opportunities resumed after the extended break.

Court proceedings restarted in district courts, judicial complexes, and special courts, with judges, lawyers, and court staff returning to duty. Prisoners from Adiala Jail were also produced before various courts for hearings.

The reopening of goods transport services restored the supply of essential commodities, including flour, sugar, and grocery items, to markets across the twin cities.

With wholesale fruit and vegetable markets operational again, fresh produce supply resumed, leading to a slight decline in prices. Street vendors and neighbourhood shops also reopened after several days of closure.

Attendance in offices, courts, and markets was reported at 90 to 95 per cent on the first working day. Public parks, which had seen heavy footfall during the holidays, also returned to their usual quieter routine.