People asked to help enforce austerity policy.

Minister for Industries and Commerce SM Tanveer has said everyone must contribute to the implementation of the austerity policy within the government.

The minister chaired the fourth meeting of the austerity committee at the finance department here on Wednesday. The meeting was attended by the secretary finance, committee members, and officials from various departments. During the meeting, a total of 24 cases were presented from different departments seeking approval. Among these, 14 cases were related to the procurement of new vehicles for the operational matters of public welfare schemes, 4 cases pertained to air travel, and an equal number were associated with the procurement of air-conditioners.

Additionally, two cases were related to administrative affairs. The committee approved the purchase of new vehicles and air-conditioners solely for public welfare schemes, in line with the government's austerity policy. Cases related to less significant schemes were rejected. Addressing the meeting, Minister SM Tanveer expressed the caretaker government's commitment to implementing the austerity policy at all levels.

He emphasised that the prevailing economic situation does not allow for any resource losses or extravagance. Everyone must contribute to the implementation of the austerity policy within the government, he said.

He highlighted that the government has set a remarkable example in terms of efficiency and simplicity.

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