The Supreme Court of Pakistan has introduced a series of austerity and fuel conservation measures in response to the potential disruption in the supply of petroleum products and rising energy costs.
The initiative includes a four-days’ working week for the Court, operating from Monday to Thursday with holidays from Friday to Sunday to reduce fuel consumption and operational expenditure. The monthly ceiling for Petroleum, Oil and Lubricants allocated to judges and entitled officers has been reduced by fifty percent.
Additional protocol and security vehicles will not be deployed during movement within designated high-security zones, though route security will be maintained. The Court will also encourage litigants and counsel to participate in proceedings through video-link facilities where feasible. Rotational attendance arrangements for staff will be implemented wherever practical to minimize commuting and reduce energy consumption while maintaining essential court functions.
The measures are effective immediately and will remain in place until further orders, issued with the approval of the Chief Justice of Pakistan.
