Nasir Hussain Shah, the Provincial Minister of Sindh for Energy, said on Tuesday that the Sindh government is considering the option of imposing a smart lockdown in the province.
He said this while he was speaking to the media. He said that daily meetings are being held to review the current situation.
The minister also said that the fuel quota for government vehicles has already been reduced by 60 per cent.
He further added that the situation is not normal and people should act with caution. He warned that if the war continues for a longer period, it could affect the entire world. This also includes Pakistan.
He urged the citizens to avoid leaving their homes unnecessarily. He said that strict and immediate steps have become necessary to conserve fuel.
He also mentioned that neighbouring country India is currently facing a severe gas crisis.
Rohri water filtration plant
Nasir Hussain Shah also visited a water filtration plant in Rohri, Sukkur District, Sindh.
During the visit, he said that the government is working to make sure that the supply of clean drinking water is available to citizens.
He further said that the chief minister has approved the construction of a new bridge over the Indus River.
He added that construction work on the bridge will begin soon.
Federal govt announces austerity measures
Previously, the Government of Pakistan announced new administrative decisions to strengthen austerity and fuel conservation measures, due to the ongoing Iran, Israel, and US situation.
As part of these measures, the government decided to cut the salaries of senior officials in government and semi government institutions for two months.
The decision has been taken in view of the current economic situation and the need to reduce government spending and energy use in public offices.
The salary cut will apply to senior management of legal and autonomous bodies, regulatory authorities and state owned enterprises.
This includes officials holding positions such as chief executive officers, executive directors, directors and senior administrators.
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