The Supreme Court of Pakistan has officially withdrawn the austerity measures imposed on March 10, 2026, restoring full court operations effective from June 15, 2026. The decision, issued with the approval of Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi, ends the four-day working week and other cost-cutting protocols adopted during the energy crisis triggered by the Iran-US conflict . An official notification confirms that the earlier directive has been rescinded and all associated measures will cease to have effect from Monday .
Under the restored schedule, the Supreme Court and high courts will revert to a five-day working week, while district courts will resume a six-day schedule as approved by the National Judicial Policy Making Committee . The revised timings for the Federal Constitutional Court include court proceedings from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, Monday to Thursday, with Friday hearings from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM, while offices will operate from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM . The rollback also reverses the 50% reduction in fuel quotas for judges and officers, alongside the removal of restrictions on protocol vehicles and staff attendance .
The withdrawal marks a return to normal judicial operations following improvements in energy supply conditions . While the district judiciary resumes its six-day week, high courts have been encouraged to continue resource-management practices to ensure efficient administration of justice . The Supreme Court’s notification, signed by Senior Assistant Registrar Iqbal Hussain, has been circulated to all registries and branch offices nationwide for implementation .
