Shaher-e-Khaas traders hold meeting

Srinagar, Sep 13: Shaher-e-Khaas traders today held a meeting to urge authorities to designate Sunday instead of Friday as official Close Day.

The meeting was attended by Muzaffar Jan Ghani, chairman of Shehar-e-Khaas Traders Alliance, president Nazir Ahmad Shah and members, including Fayaz Ahmad Budoo , Feroz Ahmad Dhar, Aasim Rangreaz, Hashim Gupkari, Latief  Zargar, Umer Muzaffar Ghani.

“All Bazar Committees of Shaher-e-Khaas including Bohri Kadal, Zaina Kadal and other areas collectively requested the Labour Commissioner, J&K to designate Sunday as the official 'Close Day' and grant us permission to operate our shops on Fridays. As this is a trade hub, Fridays attract customers from distant areas who come for Friday prayers at Jamia Masjid and Shah Hamdan (RA) Shrine, and also dedicate time for shopping,” the traders said in a statement.

“Considering this, we request authorities that the markets in Old City be allowed to remain open on Fridays,” it added.