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Govt to reduce petrol quota of ministers; report reveals

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ISLAMABAD: The federal government is considering a proposal to reduce the petrol expenditure of ministers and other cabinet members in the budget of the next financial year.

As per the reports, the government, under pressure from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), has prepared different proposals to cut expenditures.

The government is likely to cut the petrol-related expenditure of Federal ministers and other cabinet members during the upcoming fiscal year’s budget.

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Sources said the government spends an average of Rs. 2-5.3 million monthly on petrol for cabinet members.

Cabinet members are allowed 350 liters of petrol per month on up to 1500 cc vehicles whereas members having land cruisers, BMW, and Jeep get 900 liters of petrol per month.

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