The news of the closure of a famous restaurant in Pakistan came as a shock to the employees, who were witnessed fainting and bursting into tears when they received the termination letters from the management.

According to local reports, the Supreme Court of Pakistan ordered the closure of Monal, a famous restaurant in Islamabad, on June 11. Not only Monal, but all restaurants in Margalla Hills National Park in Islamabad had to close.

Following the verdict, Monal announced that it would cease operations on September 11, 2024. “Since 2006, it has been an absolute pleasure for the Monal family to showcase and present a positive image of Pakistan and its wonderful people. This journey has been full of success stories and emotions for the team associated with us, but now it is time to say goodbye,” the hilltop restaurant posted on its Facebook page.

However, reports say that more than 700 employees are likely to lose their jobs as a result of the closure.

A video that went viral on the internet shows an employee breaking down when he receives the bad news. Other employees wipe away tears while holding the termination letters.

You can watch the video below:

Monal owner Luqman Ali Afzal had written a farewell letter to employees acknowledging the challenges of unemployment.

“I wish I could get everyone a job overnight, but given the current financial crisis, the group cannot use you for other projects. Please accept this as a decision from God and start looking for other employment,” he wrote.

Social media users were moved by the plight of the fired employees. “He fainted thinking of his responsibility towards his family,” one person wrote in response to the viral video.

“I pray they find better jobs to support themselves,” wrote another.