The temporary employment of about 75,000 workers who worked as helpers and security staff in stores and commercial centers from 1. By Ramazan to Eidul Fitr throughout the district, eventually ended, leaving them unemployed again.

These male and female helpers were paid between RS18,000 and RS25,000 for their services throughout Ramazan, provided with Iftar, and even offered a free cup of tea at night. Their shift lasted 15 hours daily from 1 p.m. 10 to 1 without a single day off. Some shop owners gave them a suit as Eid gift, and shoe store owners gave them a pair of shoes.

Due to Chand Raat, markets, squares, malls and commercial centers in the twin towns of Rawalpindi and Islamabad remained open until 10 p.m. The influx of people, including women and adolescents, was overwhelming, but actual purchases remained significantly lower than usual.

Customer Rush witnessed Saturday could not be restored on Chand Raat, mainly due to skyrocketing inflation and departure from the city’s residents to their original areas.

The audience of enthusiastic young men was more prominent in markets at Chand Raat. Women primarily bought bangles, henna and artificial jewelry, while clothing stores saw minimal sales.

Traffic in the urban markets remained severely disturbed despite the presence of the police, including female officers who struggled to control the situation. Despite a ban, tension seekers were seen who performed a wheel on Murree Road and Rawal Road.

Henna stores were packed with women, girls and students with booths created in any market. Women adorned their hands and feet with intricate henna design, although the rates were twice as much as the usual, ranging from RS1,000 to RS1.500. Henna experts were hired for this purpose.

Store owners decorated their stores with lively and colorful lights to attract customers. Children dressed in cartoon -like costumes and masks stood at store entry.

Transport nodes remained deserted at Chand Raat, as a large number of residents outside the city had already gone for their hometowns on Friday and Saturday.

On Sunday, passenger participation remained low. Local transport services, including rickshaws, taxis and Qingqi Rickshaws, exploited the situation and charged the RS200 instead of the usual RS100. Bicycle riders who work for Bykea also charged inflated ticket prices, which made the most of the opportunity.