In response to rising energy costs linked to the ongoing conflict in Iran, Pakistan will implement two-hour power cuts during peak evening hours, typically from 5 PM to 1 AM. This decision aims to manage electricity demand, which has surged while hydropower generation is low. The government has directed distribution companies to inform consumers about these scheduled outages to avoid unscheduled cuts, thereby helping to stabilize electricity tariffs for households. Alongside these measures, the government has reduced fuel allowances for public departments by 50% for two months and shortened the official work week to four days, requiring offices to operate with only half their staff physically present. Similar emergency measures are being adopted across South Asia, with countries like India, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka implementing various strategies to cope with the energy supply squeeze and rising prices. The situation is further complicated by the ongoing US-Israel conflict with Iran, which has led to a blockade of Iranian ports, impacting regional energy flows.