ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The Ministry of Energy is consulting provincial governments, trade bodies, and distribution companies to investigate energy-saving solutions.
The proposal under review recommends that shops, markets, and commercial zones should remain open between 9 AM and 6 PM during a period of 1 to 2 months for the purpose of electricity and fuel conservation.
Officials confirmed that no official nationwide order has been issued at this time. The final decisions regarding load management and fuel conservation, and market timings will be made next week.
The official announcements will determine the changes that citizens and businesses should wait for before proceeding to implement their plans. The officials announced that the final decision about load management and petrol conservation will occur next week.
Last month, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif introduced a 14-point plan focused on economic stability, austerity, public relief, simplicity, and energy conservation in response to regional instability.
