Austerity Drive
FBR Orders 50 Percent Fuel Cut for Official Vehicles Across Field Offices
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has directed all field formations to immediately implement a government decision cutting fuel supply for official vehicles by 50…
Austerity Measures Generate Rs188.57 Billion in Govt Savings
Federal and provincial governments saved a combined Rs 188.57 billion in the first phase of an austerity campaign launched against the backdrop of the Iran-US…
Govt Launches Fuel-Saving Austerity Drive Amid Rising Oil Prices
The federal government has ordered a three-month austerity campaign amid rising global petroleum prices, cutting fuel supply for official vehicles by 50 percent and grounding…
Could Federal and Provincial Govts Bring Back Smart Lockdown Rules?
The federal government has yet to reinstate austerity measures aimed at curbing fuel consumption and reducing public expenditure, despite continued increases in petrol and diesel…
KP Schools Face Major Schedule Change Over Fuel Shortage
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has ordered all public and private educational institutions to close for two days each week for the next two months, as…
Federal Govt Extends Austerity Measures Into FY2026-27
The Finance Division on Tuesday notified the continuation of stringent austerity measures for fiscal year 2026–27, imposing a ban on the purchase of all types…
Govt May Revive Fuel Austerity Measures as Oil Prices Surge Again
The government of Pakistan may reintroduce fuel conservation and austerity measures as early as this week or next, as renewed tensions in the Middle East…
Islamabad Announces New Business Closing Times Amid Austerity Measures
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…
Senate Returns Rs1.4 Billion to Exchequer Through Austerity Drive
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…
Federal Govt Issues New Closing Times for Businesses Under Austerity Measures
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…
Sindh Abolishes 8 PM Market Closure Rule Ahead of Eid ul Azha
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…
Punjab Govt Lifts 8 PM Market Closure Restrictions Until June 1: KPK Follows Suit
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…
One-Month Extension Announced for Austerity Measures
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.…
