Supreme Court Lifts Austerity Measures June 15
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Friday lifted the austerity measures it had imposed on March 10, 2026, due to disruptions in petroleum supplies amid the ongoing Iran-US conflict . On March 10, the apex court announced that the country’s courts would observe four-day work weeks. It further stated that the monthly ceiling of Petroleum, Oil and Lubricants (POL) allocated to judges and entitled officers should be reduced by 50 per cent. A notification issued with the approval of
The Supreme Court has announced the cessation of austerity measures previously implemented on March 10, 2026. These measures, including a four-day work week for courts and a 50% reduction in petroleum allocations for judges and officers, were enacted due to petroleum supply disruptions stemming from the Iran-US conflict. The withdrawal of these measures is effective from June 15, 2026. The National Judicial Policy Making Committee also considered proposals from high courts regarding judicial working hours. While reverting to a six-day week for district judiciary, the committee urged adherence to resource management and energy conservation strategies. The government had initially imposed broad austerity measures in response to the global energy crisis caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
This decision signifies a return to normal operations for the judiciary, reflecting improved conditions or a shift in priorities regarding resource management.
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