Pakistan brings in lockdown-like restrictions as soaring fuel prices hit the economy
- Pakistan has ordered markets to close by 9 pm as it tries to cut fuel use amid an energy crisis.
- Fuel allocation for government vehicles has been cut 50%, except for essential and security services.
- Official foreign trips, dinners and new government vehicle purchases have been temporarily banned.
- Petrol is now PKR 384.34 a litre and diesel PKR 415.83 after fresh price hikes this week.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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