Schools closed due to oil crisis, 4 days work in offices and salary cut:

Islamabad, Bureau.The worst blow of the ongoing Iran-Israel war in the Middle East has fallen on the neighboring country Pakistan. Pakistan’s economy has completely collapsed due to oil supply disruption and skyrocketing prices. Seeing the seriousness of the situation, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced several tough and historic decisions in his address to the nation on Monday (9 March 2026). To save the country from “war-like emergency”, systems like work-from-home (WFH) and four-day work week (work only 4 days a week) have now been implemented in Pakistan.

Strict rules to save oil: 80% government vehicles closed

Prime Minister Sharif clarified that Pakistan’s energy needs are completely dependent on oil coming from Gulf countries. The following steps have been taken to deal with the supply disruption due to tensions in the Strait of Hormuz:

Government vehicles: for the next two months 80% government trains Use has been discontinued. Only essential services like ambulances and public buses are exempted.

Fuel Allowance: In Fuel Allowance of Government Officials 50% off Has been done.

Offices and schools locked: 50% staff will work from home

Restrictions have also been imposed on public life to reduce fuel consumption in the country:

school College: in schools all over Pakistan two weeks holidays Has been announced. Higher educational institutions (universities) have been instructed to start online classes.

Working Days: Government offices now open only once a week four days Will open.

Work-from-home: Other departments except essential services 50% employees Will work from home only.

Salary cut: Cabinet will not take salary

To reduce the economic burden, Shahbaz Sharif adopted the formula of ‘simple life’ and reduced government expenditure. 20% reduction Is:

Cabinet: Federal Cabinet ministers will not take any salary for the next two months.

MP: in the salaries of MPs 25% reduction Has been done.

Officer: Two days salary of Grade-20 officers earning more than Rs 3 lakh will be deducted.

Wasteful expenditure: There is a complete ban on purchasing new furniture, vehicles or ACs in government offices. There is also a ban on Iftar parties and official dinners.

Huge jump of 20% in petrol and diesel prices

With a heavy heart, the Prime Minister told the public that the government has no control over fuel prices. increase 20% There was no other option left. He warned that if the global crisis deepens, prices could rise further. Sharif expressed grief over the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and expressed hope that peace would be restored in the region, otherwise the coming days could be even more challenging for Pakistan.