FBR Implements Austerity Measures To Cut Costs
FBR Launches Cost-Cutting Measures Including Vehicle, Salary Reductions
ISLAMABAD (Web Desk) – In line with the federal government’s cost-cutting initiative, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has launched a series of austerity measures, forming a high-level committee to monitor additional savings and ensure compliance.
Under the new directives, 60% of official vehicles at field offices and headquarters are to be immediately parked, and fuel consumption for these offices will be reduced by 50%. Officers in Grade 20 and above have been requested to voluntarily contribute two days’ salary in advance.
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The FBR has also instructed that 50% of staff work from home, while all purchases of non-essential items are suspended. Furthermore, a 20% reduction has been applied to the fourth-quarter non-salary (non-ERE) budget.
Officials are required to submit implementation reports on these austerity measures by March 11 to ensure accountability and track progress.
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