Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved the extension of government austerity measures until June 30, including restrictions on fuel consumption, the use of official vehicles and foreign travel by government officials, according to an official notification issued by the Cabinet Division.
The notification said the prime minister approved the recommendations of a special committee tasked with reviewing and monitoring the implementation of expenditure-control measures across government departments.
Under the decision, the existing 50% reduction in fuel consumption for government vehicles will remain in effect until June 30. Ministries, divisions and government departments have been directed to continue adhering to the fuel-saving measures introduced as part of the government’s broader effort to reduce public expenditure.
The government has also extended orders requiring 60% of official government vehicles to remain off the road, a measure aimed at curbing operational costs and minimising non-essential expenditure.
Officials said departments have been instructed to continue limiting the use of government transport and ensure that only essential vehicles remain operational for official duties.
The notification further stated that the ban on foreign visits by government officers and officials will also remain in force until June 30.
