Govt mulling revival of austerity measures, decision to be taken soon: Tarar
Information Minister Ataullah Tarar said on Monday that the government was considering reviving austerity measures introduced during a previous fuel conservation drive amid renewed hostilities in the Middle East. The austerity measures were announced on March 9 to mitigate the impact of the ongoing US-Iran war. These included a 50 per cent cut in fuel allowances for official vehicles, salary cuts…
Information Minister Ataullah Tarar announced on Monday that the government is contemplating the revival of austerity measures implemented during a recent fuel conservation campaign. The austerity steps were taken back on March 9 in response to the ongoing US-Iran conflict, which has disrupted major oil supply routes and caused a surge in fuel prices.
These measures included a 50% reduction in fuel allowances for official vehicles, salary cuts for lawmakers, and a partial remote work policy in the public sector. Information Minister Tarar disclosed these plans during a press conference alongside IT Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja and Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik. The government ended these measures on June 19, except for market timings.
However, there are discussions to revert to fuel conservation and austerity measures in light of the current situation. The cost of petrol is currently at Rs375.82 per litre, while high-speed diesel (HSD) costs Rs403.32 per litre. The relief program, which aims to provide relief of Rs100 per litre to users of motorcycles, rickshaws, Qqings, and vehicles up to 800cc, will reportedly cost around Rs25bn monthly.
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