The Pakistani government is considering a plan to close markets and shopping malls at sunset in a bid to save energy. The plan is part of a broader effort to reduce the country's reliance on imported oil and gas.
The plan, which is still in the early stages of development, would require all markets and shopping malls to close their doors at sunset. This would apply to both indoor and outdoor markets, as well as to malls that are located in residential areas.
The government believes that the plan could save the country millions of rupees in energy costs each year. It is estimated that the average market or shopping mall consumes about 100,000 units of electricity per day. If all markets and shopping malls were to close at sunset, this would save the country about 3 billion units of electricity each year.
The plan has been met with mixed reactions from businesses and consumers. Some businesses have expressed concern that the plan would hurt their bottom line. They argue that closing at sunset would mean losing out on valuable sales hours. Consumers have also expressed concern, saying that they would be inconvenienced by having to do their shopping earlier in the day.
The government is still considering the plan and has not yet made a final decision. It is likely that the plan will be implemented in phases, starting with the largest markets and shopping malls.
In addition to closing markets and shopping malls at sunset, the government is also considering other measures to save energy. These include:
- Encouraging people to use public transportation instead of private cars.
- Subsidizing the installation of solar panels on homes and businesses.
- Raising the efficiency standards for appliances and light bulbs.
The government is hoping that these measures will help to reduce the country's reliance on imported oil and gas and save money on energy bills.
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