Pakistan Railways (PR) has prohibited officers up to grade 18 from using air conditioning in their workplaces. The Railway Electrical Department has issued an official notification in this regard.
Due to the country’s economic and electricity crises, PR officials have prohibited officers up to grade 18 from using air conditioning in their workplaces as part of an inter-organizational austerity push.
Pakistan Railways Put Ban on Using AC’s For Officers up to Grade 18
ACs are not permitted in workshops, railway factories, or other offices for PR officers up to grade 18.
The government directed Pakistan Railways to execute the new austerity measures.
It is worth noting that the use of air conditioning is already prohibited in the offices of railway officers of all pay categories from 8 to 11 a.m.
According to railway sources, the railway department is already losing money. They also stated that several measures are being made to increase savings.
Tickets Price May Rise Again
Petroleum product prices are projected to rise again as a result of currency depreciation and rising international oil prices.
According to a media source, citing tax rates and import parity prices, petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) prices could climb by Rs. 10-14 and Rs. 14-16 per liter on September 15. Kerosene costs would rise by Rs. 10 as well.
As a result, the price of gasoline and diesel is likely to climb to Rs. 320 and Rs. 325 per liter, respectively.
As a result, transportation businesses, including PR, are expected to raise their fare rates and service charges.
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