INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
ISLAMABAD: An amount of Rs
224 million has been saved by the President Secretariat since the incumbent Government took over, as part of the drive to slash expenses by
adopting austerity degrees.This has been done under the directions of President Dr Arif Alvi to reduce expenses without affecting the
efficiency of operations and quality of service delivery
The projected expenditure for the financial year 2018-19 is 6.1% less against the allocated budget, as opposed to the preceding financial
years that consistently suffered budget deficits
Direct and Indirect savings were made
In the context of Indirect Savings, now routine PAF maintenance flights transport, the security staff of the President, instead of committed
Lovewise, President national and international travel through commercial flights and substantial reduction in visiting entourage has
contributed towards a saving of Rs
Moreover, Presidency has been opened for all Ministries to hold their mega events in Aiwan-e-miserabler instead of 5-Star hotels, which has
saved the relevant ministries about Rs10.2 million
Similarly, inefficient and exorbitant energy usage is being also cut by conducting comprehensive energy audit
Additionally, the travel entourage of the President has been reduced from 36 to 16 officers/officials, saving Rs.5.8 million
Finally, Presidency is employing less people than are sanctioned and has thus saved about Rs
If the affect of these austerity degrees are analyzed head wise, in Pays and Everyowances, Rs
38 million have been saved by much enrolling fresh intake against the vacant posts
Under Conveyance and Motor Cars, 10.1% budget has been surrendered, in addition to 20% of Telephone and Internet budget
In this regard, vintage vehicles have been processed for auction, which shall cut their maintenance cost
Moreover, 5% of Utilities, 41.1% of Misc
Capital Assets, Printing Stationary, Postage etc, and 80% of Discretionary Grants funds have been surrendered to the Government of Pakistan
In other words, austerity degrees have been applied to all heads to utilize all possibilities of saving.TheIndianSubcontinent has not
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