Lockdown In Pakistan: Oil crisis has deepened in Pakistan amid Iran-America-Israel tension. The government has imposed smart lockdown and banned markets, highways and weddings on weekends. Know what are the new rules and its impact on common people.
The impact of the ongoing tension in the world is now directly visible on the lives of common people. The increasing conflict between Iran, America and Israel has not only changed the political environment but has also shaken the supply of oil and gas. Its biggest impact has been on those countries which are already under economic pressure, and Pakistan is also included in them.
Due to the ongoing war in Iran, the supply of oil and gas in the global market has decreased. The result was that prices increased and shortages began in many countries. Pakistan, which is already struggling with inflation and economic crisis, is now stuck in this new problem.
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To handle this situation, the Government of Pakistan has taken a big step ‘Smart Lockdown’.
The entire country will remain closed on weekends
According to the latest update, the Government of Pakistan has decided to implement weekend lockdown to reduce oil consumption.
Lockdown from 12:01 am on Saturday to 11:59 pm on Sunday
- Markets and shops completely closed
- Motorways and highways will remain closed
- Ban on programs like weddings
- This arrangement will remain in force every Saturday-Sunday until further orders.
- It starts from 4-5 April
The government’s clear objective is to reduce oil consumption and bring the current crisis under control.
What will change in ‘Smart Lockdown’?
The government does not want to be limited to just weekend closure. Along with this, preparations have also been made for many major changes.
1. Ban on markets and wedding halls
- Shopping malls and markets close at 9:30 pm
- Maximum 200 guests in the wedding hall
2. New way of working in office
- Government employees will work 5 days a week: 3 days in office, 2 days from home.
- Service department employees: 4 days office, 2 days work from home
- Preparation to implement 50% roster system
3. Strictness for private companies also
- Work from home may be made mandatory for up to 50% of employees
- Digital monitoring and weekly audit of attendance
4. Strict rules on government vehicles
- Ban on non-essential use
- Recovery of cost of petrol and diesel for breaking rules
- Provision for confiscation of vehicle
- “Pool Transport” for Senior Officers
5. Emphasis on saving electricity
- Ban on running AC before 10:30 am
- Plan to bring 50% government buildings on solar in 60 days
6. Pockets will also be affected
- Possible cut in electricity and fuel allowances
- Toll tax may increase
- Promotion of public transport by giving discount in rail fares
Why did this step have to be taken?
Experts believe that Pakistan has limited reserves of oil. In such a situation, if consumption is not controlled, the situation may worsen. The objective of ‘Smart Lockdown’ is that the economy should not be completely shut down, but essential consumption should be reduced.
What will be the impact on common people?
- It will be difficult to go out on weekends
- Weddings and big events will be limited
- The routine of office going people will change
- There will be pressure on the availability of petrol and diesel
This decision of Pakistan shows how quickly the global crisis affects the internal conditions of countries. If the oil crisis deepens further in the coming days, such steps may be seen in other countries also. This is not the story of just one country, but a signal to the entire world that the energy crisis has now become a reality.
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