Dar-led committee decides to extend closing time for standalone grocery, kiryana stores to 10pm
The committee for monitoring austerity measures and fuel conservation on Wednesday decided to extend the closing time for standalone grocery and kiryana stores by an hour to 10pm. Pakistan had initially announced austerity measures on March 9 to deal with the impacts of the ongoing war in the Middle East. Last month, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had approved the extension of the austerity measures till June 13. In a meeting chaired by Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Foreign
A committee overseeing austerity measures in Pakistan has extended the operating hours for standalone grocery and kiryana stores by one hour, allowing them to remain open until 10 p.m. This adjustment is part of broader conservation efforts initially implemented in March due to the Middle East conflict. The committee, led by Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, also recommended extending these austerity measures until June 30. Other implemented measures include a 50% cut in fuel allowances for official vehicles, grounding 60% of government cars, and a ban on non-essential foreign travel for officials. Consular attestation services at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will also operate on Fridays to facilitate the public.
This decision reflects ongoing efforts by the Pakistani government to conserve resources and manage economic impacts, extending the benefits of these measures to small businesses and the public.
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