Pakistan’s government ended Saturday as an official work day for its employees under energy-saving measures aimed at easing fuel shortages that have triggered rolling blackouts.
The purchase of new vehicles for use by officials and appliances such as air conditioners will be stopped, the volume of fuel allocated to government offices will be cut by 40 per cent and overseas trips will cease, according to Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb. The nation is aiming to lower energy consumption at government offices by 10 per cent, she said.
Lunches, dinners and high teas will no longer be served to officials, and the government will also consider making Friday a mandatory work-from-home day for its employees. Discussions are being carried out with provincial authorities to switch off street lights on alternate days.
Pakistan is bearing the brunt of a global energy crunch prompted by rebounding post-pandemic demand and a squeeze on fuel supply as many nations shun Russian fuel exports because of the country’s war in Ukraine. Japan, another nation heavily reliant on energy imports, this week stepped up appeals to citizens and companies to conserve electricity.
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