Punjab grocers reject 9pm shop closure under new austerity measures

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facebook --> twitter --> whatsup --> linkded --> email MORE (3) Messenger Whatsapp --> PHOTO: REUTERS RAWALPINDI: The All Punjab Grocers Association on Friday rejected the government's new austerity measures, saying grocery shops would not close at 9pm and warning that the restrictions would hurt businesses and increase unemployment.

The announcement came hours after the federal government reintroduced austerity and fuel conservation measures on Thursday and directed provincial governments to adopt similar steps. Punjab had previously maintained closing times of 9pm for shops, 10pm for marriage halls and 11pm for restaurants.