ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has implemented the five-day work week to save energy in the midst of a severe power crisis after a report was presented to the federal cabinet on Tuesday (today).

The minister for energy deliberated the recommendations prepared by a working group of lawmakers that made the following suggestions:

• Five-day work week
• One day work from home
• 35% reduction in fuel allowance of govt officials (this will not apply to operational vehicles of public departments)
• Closure of lights in streets and public places on alternate days
• Reduction in working hours of commercial markets

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Pakistan’s [power shortfall][4] has reached 6,865MW, causing 12 to 14 hours of load shedding, amid rising temperatures.