Petrol at ₹384, Pakistan introduces austerity measures — one dish at marriage events, markets to be shut by 9 pm
The Pakistan government notified sweeping austerity and fuel conservation measures to conserve energy as fuel prices spike due to the Middle East conflict, with all shops, markets, and shopping malls in Islamabad closing at 9pm throughout the week.
Pakistan's government has reintroduced austerity measures to combat rising fuel prices and potential supply issues stemming from conflict in West Asia. These measures, set to last three months, include cutting fuel allocations for government vehicles by half, while exempting armed forces, law enforcement, and essential services.
Shops, markets, and commercial venues are required to close by 9pm, with marriage halls and events needing to shut by 10pm. Restaurants and food outlets must close by 11pm, but takeaway services remain unaffected. The government also plans to reduce non-employee-related spending by 5%, ban official foreign visits and domestic travel, and prohibit official dinners, except for those for foreign delegations.
Certain businesses, such as pharmacies and medical facilities, hospitals, bakeries, and gyms, are exempt from the time restrictions. This policy is initially implemented in Islamabad, with provincial and regional governments encouraged to follow suit.
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