Public Offices Return to Normal Schedule
The federal government has withdrawn several austerity and fuel-saving measures, allowing public sector institutions to return to normal operations.
According to an official notification, the additional weekly holiday introduced under the austerity plan has been abolished. Government offices will now observe a five-day workweek instead of the earlier four-day schedule.
The decision marks a major reversal of the restrictions that were introduced to reduce fuel use and limit official expenditure.
The government has also ended the deduction of two days’ salary from officers in Grade 20 and above. This measure had been part of the earlier austerity plan aimed at cutting public spending.
Spending Cuts and Attendance Limits Withdrawn
The notification also confirmed that the decision to reduce operational expenditures of all government departments by 20 percent has been withdrawn.
This means departments can now resume normal spending patterns under their approved budgets.
The government has also abolished the condition requiring only 50 percent attendance in public and private sector offices. The restriction had applied to offices except those providing essential services.
With this decision, full staff attendance can now resume in offices across the country.
The move is expected to help restore routine administrative work and reduce delays in official matters.
Vehicle Fuel Restrictions Still in Place
Despite the rollback of several measures, restrictions on official vehicles will continue.
The government has retained the 50 percent reduction in fuel allocations for government vehicles.
The suspension of 60 percent of departmental vehicles has also been restored.
These restrictions show that the government still wants to control fuel consumption in official transport.
The notification also stated that the ban on foreign visits by federal and provincial ministers, advisers, special assistants, and governors has been lifted.
Official overseas travel will now be allowed again under normal rules.
The latest decision reflects a partial return to normal government operations, while some fuel-related controls remain in force.
