Dar calls for sustained efforts to ensure govt austerity measures

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar emphasized the necessity of ongoing efforts and enhanced cooperation among government bodies to successfully carry out austerity measures and secure enduring savings. Speaking at a Committee for Monitoring and Implementation of Conservation and Additional Austerity Measures meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dar highlighted the importance of maintaining focus on expenditure management and resource conservation across all governmental sectors.

He underscored the critical role of continuous oversight and consistent follow-up in attaining the goals of the government's austerity program. Dar also highlighted the collective accountability of all pertinent entities to ensure that the measures led to lasting financial savings. The meeting included participation from the Minister of Information Technology and Telecommunication, the Prime Minister's Special Assistant Tariq Bajwa, secretaries from various ministries, and senior officials from the provinces, as well as representatives from the relevant ministries.