Pakistan Implements Nationwide Conservation Measures Amid Energy Crisis

Pakistan’s National Assembly Speaker and Deputy Speaker have ordered the return of all protocol staff under the austerity campaign, while government drivers have been sent on leave. The National Assembly Secretariat has grounded all protocol cars, and the Speaker and Deputy Speaker have banned official petrol. According to sources from Islamabad, National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has temporarily suspended all overtime for Assembly staff. Up to 60% of government vehicles will also be shut down: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif clarified that the government had announced key decisions to address the energy crisis a few days ago. Under government decisions, offices will be open for four days a week, most government and private sector staff will work from home, and online classes will be conducted in schools for two weeks. In an effort to conserve oil, up to 60% of government vehicles will be shut down for two months, and 50% cuts will be made in petrol allocated to government vehicles. The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has launched an initiative to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the national identity system. Sources say that PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar has said in a conversation that while Iran is fighting on one front, Pakistan is fighting on another. The ongoing virtual six-month economic review talks between Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are still ongoing, with the IMF briefed on economic situation and new budget-related tax proposals yesterday. The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stated that China’s special envoy is actively working to establish communication and mutual understanding between Pakistan and Afghanistan. In a tragic incident, two laborers lost their lives while cleaning a gutter in their home in the village of Head Skandari near Multan. The Punjab Assembly Secretariat has decided to adopt paperless working. PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar has said that it is unprecedented in history for anyone to ask a trustee to resign. British High Commissioner Jean McLean said that the purpose of the Parliament visit was to meet with political leaders, and on this occasion, a journalist asked what the agenda of the meeting was. Jean McLean replied that it was a private discussion. The Islamabad High Court has introduced a four-day working week, with courts to remain open from Tuesday to Friday. Information Minister has said that 65 terrorists and their facilitators in Afghanistan have been targeted in an air strike. The opposition party meeting, chaired by Mahmood Achakzai, is ongoing. On this occasion, Sher Ali Arbab expressed concerns about the procedures for legislation. The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will announce the final sighting of the crescent moon in the month of Shawwal. The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency in Karachi has conducted a raid on a building in DHA Phase 2 Extension. The building was found to be operating a organized call center. The Sindh government has issued notifications for holidays under its energy conservation measures. In a tragic incident, a three-year-old child died after falling into an open manhole in the Lahore neighborhood of Raiwind. Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah said that the teachings of Hazrat Ali (AS) are a high example of justice, bravery, and humanity. Donald Trump has said that the war will end when he wants to end it, and the Iran war will also end. The US is in a good position with Iran, and the results are better than expected. The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has launched an initiative to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the national identity system. The Spanish government has recalled its ambassador to Israel, who was based in Tel Aviv. Pakistan cricket team captain Shahid Afridi has said that 270 to 280 is a good target for this wicket. According to Iranian sources, 37 rounds of missile and drone attacks have been carried out so far, targeting Israeli and Middle Eastern US military bases. Iran has carried out over 3,133 attacks on Gulf countries. Arab media reports that these include 783 missile attacks and 2,350 drone attacks.