Dhaka, Sept. 18 -- Pakistan has brought back a raft of austerity measures, ordering markets to close by 9pm, restricting wedding feasts to a single dish and halving fuel allowances for official vehicles as it seeks to conserve fuel amid renewed tensions in West Asia.

The measures took effect on Thursday, Dawn reports.

Under the new timings:

* Shops, markets, shopping malls, bazaars, departmental, grocery, general and kiryana stores must close by 9pm.

* Marriage halls, marquees and other venues hosting festive events must close by 10pm.

* Restaurants, cafes, eateries, food outlets and standalone fruit and vegetable shops must close by 11pm. Takeaway and home delivery services are exempt.

* Pharmacies, medical stores, laboratories, cl...