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- Pakistan has imposed strict austerity measures to save petrol and diesel amid a severe fuel crisis.
- In Islamabad, shops, markets and malls must close by 9 pm, wedding halls by 10 pm, and restaurants by 11 pm.
- Only one dish can be served at wedding events, though takeaways and home delivery services are exempt.
- The government has banned new official vehicle purchases, cut fuel allocation for government cars by 50%, barred federal employees from foreign travel for three months, and asked ministers to fly economy class.
- The measures took effect immediately after a notification by the Cabinet Division on Thursday and will last at least three months, as the Iran war, a weak economy and debts have pushed Pakistan to cut spending.
What to watch next
- Whether provinces follow the federal government's call to adopt similar restrictions
- Whether the measures stay limited to Islamabad or expand nationwide
- How long the fuel crisis linked to the Iran war lasts
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Why it matters4
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- Islamabad businesses and markets reduced operating hours· immediate
- Pakistani households lifestyle restrictions· immediate
- Pakistan economy energy cost pressure· weeks
- Pakistani retail sector revenue decline· weeks
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Named Pakistan · Islamabad · Government of Pakistan · Shehbaz Sharif
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