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Pakistan Orders Fuel Cuts and Early Closures Amid Crisis

Pakistan is trying to save money and fuel during a financial crisis.

The government will give official vehicles half as much fuel for three months.

Government departments cannot buy new vehicles.

They also cannot buy most durable goods, except information-technology equipment.

Markets must close by 9 p.m.

Restaurants, cafes and food outlets must close by 11 p.m.

People can still order takeaway or home delivery.

Weddings may serve only one dish, and foreign travel has been restricted.

Key facts

Fuel reduction: Official-vehicle fuel allocations will be cut by 50%.
Fuel-cut duration: The reduction will apply for three months.
Market deadline: Markets must close by 9 p.m.
Food-outlet deadline: Restaurants, cafes and food outlets must close by 11 p.m.
Exemption: Takeaway and home-delivery services are exempt from the food-outlet closing rule.
Wedding restriction: Weddings are limited to one dish.
Government purchasing: New vehicle purchases are barred, and durable-goods purchases are prohibited except for information-technology equipment.

timesnownews.com · 1 day ago