Pakistan Austerity Measures
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Speaking about the relief scheme, under which users of motorcycles, rickshaws, Qingqis and vehicles up to 800cc will receive relief of Rs100 per litre, Tarar said the premier had directed Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar to ensure that transport fares did not rise following the launch of the scheme.
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Under the scheme, two- and three-wheelers will receive relief of Rs500 per week, equivalent to five litres at Rs100 per litre, while cars up to 800cc will receive Rs1,000 for 10 days, based on 30 litres per month at Rs100 per litre.
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Information Minister Attaullah Tarar announced on Monday that the Pakistani government is considering reviving austerity measures, including fuel allowance cuts for official vehicles and salary reductions for lawmakers, due to rising oil prices caused by renewed Middle East hostilities. The current price of petrol stands at Rs375.82 per litre and high-speed diesel costs Rs403.32 per litre. Tarar stated that a…
Govt mulling revival of austerity measures, decision to be taken soon: Tarar →Pakistan is considering reintroducing austerity measures in response to rising fuel prices due to renewed tensions between the US and Iran. Information Minister Ataullah Tarar announced at a press briefing that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed officials to review previous measures implemented earlier this year, such as reducing salaries for lawmakers and limiting fuel allowances for official vehicles. The…
Pakistan weighs austerity measures as US-Iran war drives up fuel prices →On September 14, 2026, Pakistan's Information Minister Ataullah Tarar announced that the government is considering reviving earlier austerity measures to address rising fuel prices and global oil tensions. These measures include cutting fuel allowances for official vehicles by 50%, salary cuts for lawmakers, and a partial work-from-home policy for public sector employees. The revival comes as petrol prices reached…
Pakistan mulls revival of austerity measures amid West Asia hostilities →Analysis
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To cushion the impact on smaller vehicle users, the government has announced a relief of Rs 100 per litre for motorcycles, rickshaws, Qingqi three-wheelers and vehicles with engine capacities of up to 800cc.
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15 Sep Pakistan mulls revival of austerity measures amid West Asia hostilitiesOn September 14, 2026, Pakistan's Information Minister Ataullah Tarar announced that the government is considering reviving earlier austerity measures to address rising fuel prices and global oil tensions. These measures include cutting fuel allowances for official vehicles by 50%, salary cuts for lawmakers, and a partial work-from-home policy for public sector employees. The revival comes as petrol prices reached…The Hindu
14 Sep Pakistan weighs austerity measures as US-Iran war drives up fuel pricesPakistan is considering reintroducing austerity measures in response to rising fuel prices due to renewed tensions between the US and Iran. Information Minister Ataullah Tarar announced at a press briefing that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed officials to review previous measures implemented earlier this year, such as reducing salaries for lawmakers and limiting fuel allowances for official vehicles. The…Times of India
14 Sep Govt mulling revival of austerity measures, decision to be taken soon: TararInformation Minister Attaullah Tarar announced on Monday that the Pakistani government is considering reviving austerity measures, including fuel allowance cuts for official vehicles and salary reductions for lawmakers, due to rising oil prices caused by renewed Middle East hostilities. The current price of petrol stands at Rs375.82 per litre and high-speed diesel costs Rs403.32 per litre. Tarar stated that a…Dawn
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