Due to economic crisis, Pakistan government is cutting expenses. Under this, the salaries of government employees have been reduced by 5-30% and the fuel of vehicles has been reduced by 50%. 60% government vehicles will also be removed from the roads.
Islamabad: The ongoing war between Iran and Israel has put many countries in trouble and Pakistan is also no exception to it. But this is not the only problem for Pakistan, it is also fighting a war against its neighboring country Afghanistan. Taliban attacks have left Pakistan in distress.
The economic condition of Pakistan, which is already struggling with inflation and rising prices, has now completely collapsed. Despite taking loans from all sides, the situation is not improving. To deal with this crisis, the government of Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has now decided to drastically cut expenses. Under this, the salaries of government employees are being cut.
Decision taken in high level meeting
The decision was taken in a high-level meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The government has approved a cut of 5% to 30% in the salaries of employees working in government companies and autonomous institutions. The government says that the money saved from this cut will be used only for public welfare.
50% reduction in oil for government vehicles
Apart from this, there has also been a direct reduction of 50% in the fuel quota given to government vehicles. This will be investigated by a third-party audit company. Officials were also told in the meeting that 60% of government vehicles will be removed from the roads in the next two months.
On one hand, Pakistan is struggling to fight the war against Afghanistan, while on the other hand, the heat of the ongoing war in the Middle East is also scorching it badly. Last Friday itself, the government had increased the price of petrol by a huge Rs 55 per litre. Soon after, several stringent measures were taken to control oil consumption. These include 50% reduction in oil for government vehicles for two months, removal of 60% of government vehicles from the roads and the rule of working only four days a week in government offices.