Pakistan Imposes Lockdown-Like Measures Amid Fuel, Gas Crisis: Foreign Travel Ban, Markets Shut by 9 Pm
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As the fuel crisis deepens amid the ongoing war in West Asia, Pakistan has implemented a series of austerity measures, ranging from a ban on buying new vehicles to restricting wedding menus to a one-dish menu, foreign travel restrictions, and closing markets at 9 p.m.
Pakistan announces austerity measures amid rising fuel prices
Fuel allocations for government vehicles will be cut by 50%, although vehicles used by the armed forces, law enforcement agencies and essential services will be exempted; Markets will be required to close by 9 p.m., while marriage halls can operate until 10 p.m. and restaurants until 11 p.m.; drug stores and medical laboratories will be exempted from the restrictions
Islamabad: Pakistan has taken new measures to conserve fuel and reduce costs as fuel prices and supply pressures rise globally due to the conflict in the Middle East. As part of this, shops, markets and shopping malls will have to close by 9 pm. Restaurants and cafes will be allowed to operate until 11 pm. Wedding halls and other celebration venues will have to close by 10 pm. Only one dish will be allowed at weddings. However, takeaway and home…
Federal govt announces three-month fuel-saving drive
LAHORE MIRROR — The federal government has launched a three-month austerity and fuel-saving campaign in response to rising petroleum prices, ordering early closure of markets, wedding halls and restaurants and imposing restrictions on official spending and travel. According to a notification issued by the Cabinet Division, shops, markets, shopping malls and bazaars will close at [...]
Due to the growing shortage of petrol and diesel in Pakistan, the government has taken strict measures to reduce expenditure. This will affect government offices, markets, and wedding ceremonies. Learn about these new rules.
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