Oil crises Gov take Emergency steps
In view of the regional situation, important decisions were taken to simplify government affairs due to the oil crisis. Expressing this, the Prime Minister of Pakistan said that the government has taken measures:
50% reduction in oil prices for government vehicles, 60% of vehicles closed for 2 months. Ministers, advisors and assistants will not take salaries for 2 months. 25% reduction in salaries of members of parliament. Two-day salary deduction for officers above grade 20. 20% reduction in other expenses and a ban on new government purchases. To save oil, it has been decided to open offices 4 days a week and give an additional holiday, banks will be exempted from this. This decision will not apply to industry and agriculture. All schools will remain closed for 2 weeks and online classes will be held in universities. Hoarders and profiteers have been warned that strict action will be taken against violations. The government had to increase oil prices in recent days. This was a difficult decision. There was a proposal to increase it more than this, but a middle path was taken to keep the burden on the people low. The government is fully aware of the difficulties of the people.
