Pakistan, May 9 -- Pakistani actor Nouman Masood has urged Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz to review the government's policy of limiting the operating hours for restaurants and cafes, citing financial challenges.

In a video message shared on Instagram, Masood said that while he usually interacts with fans positively, this time his tone reflected worry, as the government's austerity policy had affected not only his personal business but also the livelihoods of his friends, employees and countless others in the restaurant industry.

He highlighted that in recent months, ongoing regional tensions and government restrictions have placed immense pressure on the restaurant sector. Although business owners h...