ISLAMABAD, Pakistan – Web Desk: Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif announced that savings from government austerity measures will be directed toward public relief.
In a key meeting reviewing petroleum price stabilization and government savings initiatives, the Prime Minister emphasized that funds saved through efficiency and spending cuts will benefit citizens directly.
Decisions include:
- Salary reductions of 5–30% for employees of government and autonomous bodies.
- Government representatives on corporate boards will no longer receive participation fees.
- Embassies instructed to hold 23 March celebrations modestly.
- Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and law enforcement to continue routine operations.
- Reduction of fuel consumption for government vehicles by 50% and grounding 60% of vehicles for two months, subject to third-party audit.
- Salaries of cabinet members, ministers, advisors, and special assistants to be redirected to public welfare.
- Complete ban on foreign travel for government officials, with preference for online meetings to reduce costs.
The Prime Minister directed relevant secretaries to monitor austerity measures closely and submit daily progress reports. The meeting was attended by Federal Ministers Atta Ullah Tarar, Muhammad Aurangzeb, Ali Pervaiz Malik, Bilal Azhar Kiyani, and the FBR Chairman.
