Conserving Energy.

In times of crisis, drastic and emergency measures have to be put in place, and the oil and energy shortage that the country is facing is no less a crisis. In light of the alarming situation, the Centre and provincial governments have started to put in place measures to curb the unnecessary usage of these utilities, in particular, to reduce load-shedding by conserving energy.

The Sindh government has taken the initiative on this by putting restrictions on the opening times of a lot of businesses. Shops, markets, bazaars, and shopping malls have been asked to close their businesses by 9 pm. Following Punjab's example, wedding halls, banquets and venues hosting marriage-related ceremonies have to close by 10:30 pm.

National efforts to conserve energy are not new. We saw such measures in place during the pandemic and if enacted in a reasonable and thoughtful manner, they can to some degree bring results. Such steps are necessary considering the quagmire the country finds itself in; in the midst of a heat wave with concerning levels of load-shedding and water shortage.

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