Closed market street in Pakistan during evening hours

Pakistan imposes strict curbs amid fuel crisis including car ban and wedding limits

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Pakistan has introduced extensive austerity measures in response to a worsening fuel crisis linked to the Middle East conflict. These measures include banning new car purchases, restricting wedding menus to one dish, prohibiting foreign travel, and closing markets by 9 pm, resembling restrictions seen during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Originally published by gnews