ISLAMABAD: The federal government implemented a number of cost-cutting measures to cut down on the expenses of different government departments. These included eliminating open posts, prohibiting the acquisition of new machinery and cars, and limiting the travel abroad of government employees.
The finance ministry announced on Friday that the goal of the austerity measures was to rein down government spending. The government prohibited different government departments from purchasing new equipment and vehicles under these policies.
Only functioning vehicles, such as fire engines, ambulances, and other medical equipment vehicles, as well as buses and vans for educational institutions, solid waste vehicles, and motorcyclists, might be purchased in an emergency, according to the notification.
In a similar vein, it would be illegal to buy machinery and equipment for different government agencies. According to the notification, only gear and equipment required for schools, hospitals, labs, farms, and mining might be bought.
In addition, the ministry prohibited the establishment of new roles and temporary employment outside of those sponsored by the Public Sector Development Project (PSDP). The notification stated that any position that had been unfilled over the previous three years would be eliminated.
In a similar vein, this prohibition would not apply to purchases made as part of programs supported by the PSDP. In addition, all needless overseas travel and government-funded medical care would be outlawed.
