Petrol at ₹384, Pakistan introduces austerity measures — one dish at marriage events, markets to be shut by 9 pm
Pakistan's cabinet approved austerity measures to curb fuel consumption, including a petrol price increase to ₹384.34 per litre. Key actions include cutting fuel allocations for government vehicles by 50%, closing markets by 9 pm, and limiting marriage events to one dish. These measures will be in effect for three months as the government aims to manage expenditure.