Centre directs provinces to ensure effective implementation of updated austerity measures.

Islamabad businesses are required to close by 8 pm from Monday. This is part of the government's austerity measures to conserve energy. Restaurants and food outlets can stay open…

Centre directs provinces to ensure effective implementation of updated austerity measures.

The Committee also directed provincial governments to ensure the effective implementation of these guidelines in coordination with federal authorities.

Markets, shopping malls to close at 9pm throughout the week; marriage halls and marquees at 10pm.