PM extends austerity derive until June 30

PM extends austerity derive until June 30
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Summary According to a notification issued by the Cabinet Division, the decision to maintain a 50 percent reduction in fuel allowance for government vehicles has also been extended until June 30.

ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday approved an extension of the federal government's austerity measures until June 30.

According to a notification issued by the Cabinet Division, the decision to maintain a 50 percent reduction in fuel allowance for government vehicles has also been extended until June 30.

The notification further states that the directive to keep 60 percent of government vehicles off the road will remain in effect until June 30. In addition, the ban on foreign travel by government officers and officials will continue for the same period.

The notification was issued by the Cabinet Division following the Prime Minister's approval of recommendations made by a special committee.