Pakistan PM Bans Red Carpets at Government Events in Austerity Push
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Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif has banned the use of red carpets at government events, reserving them only for diplomatic receptions.
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Sharif expressed annoyance over the use of red carpets for ministers and officials at government functions.
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The ban aims to cut unnecessary costs and redirect resources to more critical governance areas.
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Last week, the PM and cabinet decided to voluntarily forego their salaries as part of austerity efforts.
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This follows earlier decisions by the President and PM to give up their salaries due to Pakistan's economic challenges.