Pakistan has allowed salary reductions of up to 30% for employees working in government-controlled institutions and organisations, citing the impact of rising fuel prices linked to the ongoing conflict in West Asia.
In a statement, the Prime Minister’s Office said pay cuts ranging from 5% to 30% have been permitted as part of austerity steps decided during a high-level review on the fuel price shock.
The government said the entire savings generated through these measures would be used for public welfare programmes.
Alongside the pay curbs, fuel allocations for government vehicles will be cut by 50%. The statement also said that within the next two months, 60% of government vehicles will be taken out of use.
