Islamabad: Under the directives of Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif , Ministry of religious affairs has announced three holidays in a week under austerity drive.

Ministry of religious affairs has directed 50 percent staff for work from home.

According to sources 60 percent transport has also been grounded and petrol of vehicles has also been reduced by 50 percent.

Measures have been taken for austerity despite Hajj operation.