The federal government has decided to continue strict austerity measures for the current fiscal year to control expenditures and ensure fiscal discipline.
The Ministry of Finance issued a notification to enforce the decision, reiterating strict control over government spending.
According to the notification, the federal cabinet has approved the continuation of decisions originally made on September 4, 2024, as part of the government’s fiscal discipline framework.
These measures include bans on recruitment, equipment purchases, and foreign visits funded by the state.
The measures include a complete ban on new hiring, maintaining the three-year freeze on filling vacant positions.
There will be no creation of new posts in any government department.
The government will continue the prohibition on purchasing vehicles of all types for official use.
This policy would keep restrictions on buying machinery and equipment, except for essential operational needs.
The policy will also continue the ban on government-funded foreign medical treatment for officials and employees.
Strict limits on non-essential foreign trips using state funds will be continued.
The finance ministry has directed all federal ministries and divisions to strictly comply with the austerity measures.
The move aims to reduce unnecessary expenses amid economic challenges and stabilize the national exchequer.