Austere measures imposed by government to save fuel, social media is calling it Pakistan lockdown. The markets will close at 9 pm and the fuel provision for government vehicles has been slashed to half or 50 percent are few of the measures taken to save fuel.
Let us see in details what are the measures that have been taken to save fuel and gas. Reduction of fuel provision by fifty percent (50%) for official vehicles for three months, excluding operational vehicles of Armed Forces, Civil Armed Forces, Law Enforcement Agencies, Essential Services and FBR.
However, this measure will be implemented in case of the vehicles of administrative or non-operational formations of the latter entities. The measure is not applicable in the case of development projects.
Five percent (5%) reduction in the Non-ERE Budget for the whole FY 2026-27, with deduction to be made on a monthly basis. This measure will also apply in the case of foreign missions and the officers/officials, belonging to any occupational group or service, posted in these missions; however, obligations relating to their rents, educational fees and medical care arrangements will be met.
Pakistan Lockdown Other Measures
Vehicle purchase ban has been imposed. Complete ban on purchase of vehicles of all types has been imposed. Further, durables purchase ban has also been imposed complete ban on purchase of all durables except IT procurement.
There will be a three month foreign travel ban. A single dish will be served in marriages. Shops, restaurants and cafes will close by 9 pm. There will be no official dinners. All ministers will travel in economy class till further notice.
Further, all the meetings shall be held online and there shall be a four day work from office with rotational shifts. All official seminars meetings and conferences shall be banned for now.
Many are calling the austere measures of the Pakistan Lockdown 2026 as a reminder of the Covid-19 pandemic. Further detailed reports awaited in this regard.
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