Pakistani (Pakistan)The power crisis in India is getting worse and the situation in the country is getting worse.Sri Lanka) As is happening. Pakistan The government is setting a deadline to open markets to save fuel costs. The government has ordered early closure of markets in Karachi. However, this is likely to have a detrimental effect on the income of traders. According to all traders, Karachi is at the peak of business from evening till late night, but the closure of the market will affect the revenue. At the same time, the government argues that the move would reduce the burden on electricity and reduce fuel costs. Earlier, a similar announcement was made to reduce fuel prices in Sri Lanka. However, the situation later deteriorated to such an extent that even there a deadline for street lights was set.
Energy crisis in Pakistan
The country’s energy crisis is exacerbated by a sharp rise in fuel prices along with Pakistan’s weak economic situation. The situation is that the Sindh government has directed to close all shopping malls, markets, marriage halls and restaurants in Karachi as soon as possible to save fuel and energy, which is causing huge loss to Karachi’s famous nightlife and businessmen. The government has made it clear that we are facing an energy crisis and that we need to take steps that people may not like but that are needed to control the situation.
The government has directed all markets, shops and shopping malls to close by 9 pm and wedding halls and restaurants by 10.30 pm. Government officials said the measures are being taken not only to reduce fuel and power wastage, but also to address current power shortages and load shedding in order to reduce the gap between demand and supply of electricity.
Trade can be badly affected
The effect of this decision of the government can be seen on the traders. In fact, due to rising heat and fuel crisis, there are already power cuts during the day, which is affecting business. As well as at night, the implementation of the rules is likely to lead to further decline in sales. At present, Pakistan is facing pressure from expensive crude amid sharp depreciation of the rupee. At the same time, the situation has worsened due to the change in weather.
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