According to Pakistan’s Cabinet Division, a ban has been imposed on the red carpet on the prime minister’s directives. Pakistan’s PM Shehbaz Sharif reserves red carpets for diplomatic receptions to cut down spending. Sharif is annoyed by the red carpet use by ministers at government functions.
According to the Cabinet Division, a ban has been imposed on the use of red carpet on the prime minister’s directives. The Prime Minister banned red carpets for ministers and officials at official events. However, it could be used as a protocol only for foreign diplomats, The Express Tribune newspaper reported.
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The decision to ban red carpets is more than a symbolic gesture. It’s a real attempt to cut down on spending and prioritize important areas of government The government wants to save money and be more careful with spending by getting rid of red carpets. PM Sharif and the Cabinet gave up salaries last week as part of austerity.
Last month, the prime minister stated that austerity measures were the government’s top priority. President Zardari chose not to take salary or perks due to economic challenges. Earlier this month, Sharif took the oath as prime minister again, facing economic and security challenges.
Sharif said his government plans to ask the IMF for another program after reaching a staff-level agreement for the final tranche of $1.1 billion. Pakistan’s PM, Shehbaz Sharif, bans red carpets at govt. events, saving them for diplomacy, to cutting expenses. Sharif was upset about red carpet use by ministers and officials at government events.
According to the Cabinet Division, a ban has been imposed on the use of red carpet on the prime minister’s directives. The PM ordered no red carpets for ministers at official events, per Cabinet notification. However, it could be used as a protocol only for foreign diplomats, The Express Tribune newspaper reported.
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The decision to ban red carpets is more than just a symbolic gesture. It’s a real effort to cut spending and focus on more important parts of government. The government wants to save money and be more responsible with finances by getting rid of red carpets.
Last week, Prime Minister Sharif and Cabinet members chose not to take their pay and perks to help the government save money.
Last month, the prime minister stated that austerity measures were the government’s top priority. President Zardari declined salary due to economic challenges. Sharif took oath as PM again amid challenges.
Sharif plans to approach the IMF for ‘another program’ after reaching a staff-level agreement for the final tranche of USD 1.1 billion.
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