Pakistan News And Discussion-10

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*<b> Pakistan faces 978 MW power shortage that could rise to 1,500 MW in three weeks</b>
<b>Shops to close at 8pm</b><!--QuoteBegin-->QUOTE<!--QuoteEBegin-->He said the main focus of the plan was conservation so industrial users and hence the economy are not hurt. One important step was that the authorities would encourage farmers to operate their tube wells during off peak hours or in the morning, not in the evening. The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority has already notified lower tariffs for off peak hours. This would benefit farmers and save some 100 MW, Mehmood said.

The second important step would be the closure of businesses in all big cities after 8pm. Mehmood said businesses are closed by 7pm in many developed countries. However, small shops, clinics, restaurants, pharmacies and petrol pumps would be exempt from this condition. Companies operating neon signs and lighted billboards would be asked to shut them down by 8pm. “We have decided to ask the management of wedding halls to avoid excessive lighting to save energy,” he added. Street lights would remain open<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->