Markets to close at 9pm as govt reintroduces austerity measures for fuel conservation
The federal government reintroduced austerity measures on Thursday in an effort to conserve fuel amid renewed tensions in the Middle East, setting 9pm as the time for closing markets and reducing fuel provision for official vehicles by 50 per cent. The measures are to be implemented with immediate effect, the Cabinet Division’s notification detailing the government’s directives said. According to…
In response to increased tensions in the Middle East, the federal government has reinstated austerity measures to conserve fuel. These measures will take effect immediately, with markets closing at 9pm. The Cabinet Division has detailed these directives, which also include a 50% reduction in fuel provision for official vehicles.
According to the notification dated September 17, various businesses and commercial establishments are required to close at specific times. Shops, markets, shopping malls, bazaars, as well as departmental, grocery, general, and kiryana stores must close by 9pm. Additionally, marriage halls, marquees, and other commercial venues hosting festive events are to close by 10pm. Restaurants, cafés, eateries, food outlets, and standalone fruit and vegetable shops should close by 11pm.
However, takeaway and home delivery services are exempt from these restrictions. Exempted entities also include pharmacies, medical and medical supplies' stores, medical laboratories, clinics, hospitals, standalone bakeries, tandoors, milk and dairy shops, fuel and CNG stations, electrical vehicle charging stations, gyms, sports facilities, sports/padel courts, IT companies, and call centers.
Furthermore, the notification specifies that only a single dish should be served at all marriage-related functions or events.
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