Pakistan announces austerity measures amid rising fuel prices

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What happened

Fuel allocations for government vehicles will be cut by 50%, although vehicles used by the armed forces, law enforcement agencies and essential services will be exempted; Markets will be required to close by 9 p.m., while marriage halls can operate until 10 p.

Key facts

  • Fuel allocations for government vehicles will be cut by 50%, although vehicles used by the armed forces, law enforcement agencies and essential services will be exempted; Markets will be required to close by 9 p.m., while marriage halls can operate until 10 p.
  • Reported by The Hindu and published Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:41:42 UTC.

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