Balochistan traders agree to close market at 8 pm 

Published: 03:33 PM, 6 Apr, 2026
Balochistan traders agree to close market at 8 pm 
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Balochistan businessmen assured their full support to the government’s austerity campaign to save energy and agreed to close markets at 8 pm and wedding halls at 10 pm, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.

According to details, a meeting was held between Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfaraz Bugti and traders in Quetta on Monday. 

During the meeting, Mir Sarfraz Bugti said that the entire region, including Pakistan, is facing the worst situation nowadays.

The business community of Balochistan assured its all-out support and said that they endorsed the government decision to close markets at 8 pm and wedding halls at 10 pm.

Mir Sarfraz Bugti said that after petroleum products, there are chances of an energy crisis. He said that we should adopt austerity measures in the national interest.

The Balochistan Chief Minister said that we have to act like responsible citizens at this hour of need. 

On this occasion business community of Balochistan said that they will extend their full support to government plan to save energy in a bid to save energy.

Reporter: Essa Tareen

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