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…
On Thursday, the federal government reintroduced austerity measures to conserve fuel amid heightened tensions in the Middle East. The Cabinet Division's notification announced that markets would close at 9pm, and fuel provision for official vehicles would be reduced by 50 per cent, effective immediately. Businesses and commercial establishments, including shops, markets, shopping malls, bazaars, departmental and grocery stores, were required to shut down by 9pm.
Wedding halls, marquees, and commercial venues hosting festive events were mandated to close by 10pm. Restaurants, cafés, eateries, food outlets, and standalone fruit and vegetable shops had to conclude their operations by 11pm. However, takeaway and home delivery services were exempt from the restrictions. Exempt entities also included pharmacies, medical stores, laboratories, clinics, hospitals, bakeries, tandoors, milk and dairy shops, fuel and CNG stations, electric vehicle charging stations, gyms, sports facilities, IT companies, and call centers.
Furthermore, the notification stipulated that a sole dish could be served at all marriage-related functions or events.
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