Markets across Pakistan to close at 8pm?

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan government established fuel-saving policies because of the increasing global energy crisis. The policy requires all markets throughout the nation to commence operations at 8:00 PM starting April 6, which establishes daytime shopping hours as the main method to achieve electricity savings.

The federal government will consult with provincial authorities to implement the early closure of shops, with a final decision expected after coordination with the Prime Minister, the four chief ministers, and military leadership.

The United States and Israel’s military actions against Iran have caused international supply disruptions, which have resulted in higher fuel prices throughout the world.

These disruptions have pushed fuel costs to record levels worldwide. Pakistan adopted a fuel conservation program because the country wants to follow international energy preservation practices.

The government has established weekend school holidays and banned non-essential vehicle usage in government departments to decrease fuel consumption.

Petrol and Diesel Prices Hit Historic Highs. Minister of State for Finance Ali Pervaiz Malik and Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb announced a fuel price increase during their joint press conference.

The new petrol price stands at Rs. 458.40 per liter and the diesel price is now Rs. 520.35 per liter. The decision shows an increase of Rs. 138 per liter for petrol and Rs. 184 per liter for diesel, which creates the highest fuel prices in the country. Analysts warn that these price hikes are likely to trigger a fresh wave of inflation across various sectors.