People in Pakistan have been asked to reduce the amount of tea they drink to keep the country's economy afloat.
Sipping fewer cups a day would cut Pakistan's high import bills, senior minister Ahsan Iqbal said.
The country's low foreign currency reserves - currently enough for fewer than two months of all imports - have left it in urgent need of funds.
Pakistan is the world's largest importer of tea, buying in more than $600m (£501m) worth last year.
Business traders could also close their market stalls at 20:30 to save electricity.
Source: www.bbc.com
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