New Delhi, March 11 -- In the wake of the escalating Iran-Israel-US war - which has triggered an oil crisis, the Shehbaz Sharif-led dispensation in Pakistan has rolled out fuel conservation measures ranging from closure of schools to work-from-home guidelines for offices. The measures, announced in a televised address on Monday - have drawn criticism as well as humorous reactions from online users, with some describing them as "Covid-19-like measures".

"The regional situation and war have affected our hard-earned economic stability, but the government is making every effort to avoid burdening the common man," Sharif had said in an address to the nation.

Among other restrictions, cabinet members will not draw their salaries for the next ...