The Supreme Court austerity measures introduced earlier this year will be withdrawn from June 15, 2026, according to an official notification issued with the approval of the Chief Justice of Pakistan.
The Supreme Court had initially imposed austerity steps on March 10, 2026, in response to disruptions in petroleum supplies and broader energy concerns linked to regional geopolitical tensions.
Those measures included a reduced working schedule for courts, including a four-day working week, as well as a 50 percent cut in petroleum, oil, and lubricants allocations for judges and entitled officers.
According to the latest notification, all such austerity measures will cease to have effect from June 15, marking a return to normal administrative operations under the Supreme Court austerity measures policy reversal.
The decision follows improved energy availability and a reassessment of the situation that originally led to the cost-cutting steps across state institutions.
Government institutions, including parliament and judiciary bodies, had earlier adopted similar measures in line with the national austerity drive announced during the energy crisis period.
The withdrawal also aligns with broader policy adjustments by the National Judicial Policy Making Committee, which recently reviewed working schedules of the lower judiciary.
Officials said the restoration of normal operations is expected to improve judicial efficiency and ensure uninterrupted administration of justice.
