H-9, G-6 markets face temporary closure

ISLAMABAD:

The Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad (MCI) has decided to temporarily close the weekly markets in sectors H-9 and G-6 from Friday, October 16, 2026, subject to the completion of fire safety arrangements and the issuance of clearance by the relevant authorities.

The Directorate of Municipal Administration has issued a formal notification in this regard.

According to the notification, both markets will remain closed until fully effective and foolproof fire prevention arrangements are ensured and fire safety clearance is issued by the Capital Emergency Services of the Capital Development Authority (CDA).

The Directorate of Municipal Administration has also sent a letter to the director general of Capital Emergency Services, asking the relevant staff to inspect the fire safety arrangements at the two markets in sectors H-9 and G-6 and verify whether all necessary protective measures have been completed.The letter makes it clear that the markets can reopen only after the required fire safety arrangements have been completed and clearance has been granted by the relevant authority.

The metropolitan corporation has expressed the expectation that the matter will be addressed and a response provided promptly.

The notification was issued by the Director of Municipal Administration, Mohammad Tariq Latif, with the approval of the chief officer of the MCI.