Pakistan Unveils Drastic Austerity Steps Amid Iran Oil Crisis
Pakistan's government orders a four-day workweek, school closures, and other sweeping measures to conserve energy amid an oil crisis triggered by the Iran-Pakistan conflict.
In a dramatic move to address the worsening energy crisis, the Pakistani government has unveiled a series of sweeping austerity measures aimed at conserving precious resources. With the country grappling with the fallout from the ongoing conflict with Iran, which has triggered a crippling oil shortage, authorities have been forced to take drastic steps to manage the dire situation.
At the forefront of the government's efforts is the implementation of a four-day workweek for public sector employees. This radical shift in the traditional five-day schedule is expected to significantly reduce electricity consumption and fuel usage, as government offices will be closed for an additional day each week.
{{IMAGE_PLACEHOLDER}}Source: Al Jazeera
