Pakistan Reinstates Fuel Curbs, Orders Markets to Close at 9 PM
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: The Pakistani government has reintroduced strict fuel restrictions and ordered all markets to shut down by 9 p.m. local time. The move is part of a broader austerity effort aimed at curbing spending amid a worsening economic crisis. The curbs limit fuel usage for government officials and the public, while new government vehicle procurement is banned. The policy reflects the administration’s attempt to reduce fiscal deficits and manage inflation.
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Who is covering this story
- Center (2): ABP Live English, Mid-Day
Sources
- Pakistan Govt Brings Back Harsh Fuel Curbs, Orders Markets To Shut By 9 PM — ABP Live English (center)
- ISI alleged to push funding networks as Pakistan tightens austerity measures — Mid-Day (center)