The early closure of markets and shopping malls is part of urgent energy-saving measures due to skyrocketing fuel costs linked to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. This decision affects Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, Islamabad, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Pakistan-administered Kashmir, with some flexibility in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa where markets may stay open until 9pm.
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Pakistan Increases Gas Levy Amid Energy Production Decline
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On April 8, 2026, Pakistan implemented an early market closure at 8pm in response to a severe fuel crisis, affecting most provinces except Sindh. This decision, made by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, comes as petrol prices reached a record high of Rs272 per litre, significantly impacting daily life and economic activity.
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