Event Brief
Early market closures cut formal retail sales 25-30%
Filed: Apr 29, 2026 at 12:03 AM ET
Summary: Government market closures by 8:00-9:00pm caused a 25-30% drop in formal retail sales across 35,000 outlets.
WHO: The government
WHAT: Market closures by 8:00-9:00pm reducing formal retail sales
WHEN: Apr 28, 2026 at 11:43 PM ET
WHERE: Karachi
WHY: The government shortened market hours to decrease energy use and shift demand earlier.
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