Austerity Drive

Today, the Islamabad district administration announced revised closing hours for commercial establishments. Authorities implemented these new timings immediately on June 10, 2026. Furthermore, these Islamabad…

The Senate of Pakistan has surrendered savings of Rs. 1.436 billion to the national exchequer through a comprehensive austerity and expenditure rationalisation programme implemented across…

On Tuesday, the federal government officially extended the operating hours for shops, markets, restaurants, and other commercial outlets. The Committee for Monitoring and Implementation of…

The Government of Sindh has officially relaxed the 8 PM market closure rule. This decision brings significant relief to traders and shoppers ahead of Eid…

The Punjab government has officially lifted the 8 PM market closure restrictions for businesses across the province. This exemption applies to all shops, bazars, shopping…

The Cabinet Division has extended the fuel conservation and austerity programme of government, keeping strict restrictions on official vehicles and foreign travel firmly in place.…

Federal hospitals are reducing services after government austerity measures cut millions of rupees from allocated budgets, creating operational challenges in public healthcare institutions. The Ministry…

The government’s austerity campaign appears to be entering a stricter phase, with fresh oversight measures now in motion. According to sources, the Federal Board of…

The federal government has widened its austerity campaign by announcing salary cuts for employees working in state-owned enterprises and autonomous institutions. The decision was taken…