Pakistan has no fuel to keep markets open? Govt's desperate order while mediating US-Iran talks

Pakistan has enforced new business operating hours in Islamabad as part of an austerity drive triggered by rising energy costs linked to the ongoing West Asia conflict. Under the revised rules, markets must shut by 8 PM, while restaurants and grocery stores can remain open until 10 PM. The restrictions, which came into effect on June 1, are aimed at reducing electricity consumption and easing economic pressure caused by higher fuel prices.