Govt withdraws fuel saving austerity measures

The federal government has withdrawn fuel conservation and additional austerity measures across the country. A notification in this regard was issued by the Cabinet Division.

The federal government has withdrawn fuel conservation and additional austerity measures across the country. A notification in this regard was issued by the Cabinet Division.

According to the notification, the austerity measures imposed on March 9 this year have officially been revoked. The decision restores normal operating conditions for businesses and public services.

Markets, shops, shopping malls, and bazaars will continue to operate under their existing timings without any new restrictions. However, shops, general stores, and departmental stores will still be required to close at 9 pm.

Wedding halls and other event venues have been instructed to shut down by 10 pm. Restaurants, cafés, and food outlets are allowed to remain open until 11 pm under the revised order.

The notification further states that takeaway and home delivery services from food outlets will remain exempt from time restrictions. Essential services such as medical stores, hospitals, laboratories, and petrol pumps will also continue operations without any timing limitations.