Cabinet revives five-day work week for bureaucrats
A working group sent recommendations on the same
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has implemented the five-day work week to save energy in the midst of a severe power crisis after a report was presented to the federal cabinet on Tuesday (today).
The minister for energy deliberated the recommendations prepared by a working group of lawmakers that made the following suggestions:
- Five-day work week
- One day work from home
- 35% reduction in fuel allowance of govt officials (this will not apply to operational vehicles of public departments)
- Closure of lights in streets and public places on alternate days
- Reduction in working hours of commercial markets
Twin petrol price hikes brings Pakistan ‘out of financial crisis’
Pakistan’s [power shortfall][4] has reached 6,865MW, causing 12 to 14 hours of load shedding, amid rising temperatures.
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