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The government has declined a proposal to procure 25 vehicles for the personal use of advisers serving in the interim administration, in a move reflecting a cautious stance on public spending during the transitional period.
The proposal, initiated by the Ministry of Public Administration, sought policy-level approval for the acquisition of the vehicles to serve advisers, ministers, and officials holding equivalent ranks.
However, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed, rejected the request during its meeting on Tuesday at the Secretariat.
According to officials familiar with the matter, the committee turned down the proposal citing fiscal discipline and policy alignment, as the government continues to manage limited resources amid broader economic pressures.
Out of the three agenda items scheduled for the meeting, only two were tabled. While one was approved, the vehicle procurement proposal was denied outright. A third proposal, submitted by the Ministry of Agriculture, was deferred and not presented during the session.
The rejection underscores the interim government’s intent to avoid discretionary expenditures and maintain transparency in public financial management, particularly in the lead-up to the national elections.
