Govt announces fresh austerity, fuel conservation measures with immediate effect
The federal government has approved a fresh set of austerity and fuel conservation measures, effective immediately, according to a notification issued by the Cabinet Division on Thursday. The measures were approved on the recommendations of the Committee for Monitoring and Implementation of Fuel Conservation and Additional Austerity Measures. Fuel provision for official vehicles has been cut by…
The Pakistani government has announced a series of austerity and fuel conservation measures, effective immediately, as per a notification issued by the Cabinet Division. These measures, approved by the Committee for Monitoring and Implementation of Fuel Conservation and Additional Austerity Measures, include a 50 percent reduction in fuel provision for official vehicles, a 5 percent reduction in the Non-ERE Budget for FY 2026-27, and a complete ban on the purchase of all vehicles and durables, with exceptions for IT procurements and development projects.
The government has also banned foreign visits and travel for three months, with exceptions for certain categories of individuals and events. Additionally, government-funded seminars, trainings, and conferences are prohibited, and meetings are encouraged to be held via teleconferencing. Provincial and regional governments are urged to adopt similar measures.
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