The ongoing energy crisis in Pakistan is now affecting law enforcement agencies, with cuts in financial resources raising concerns over operational efficiency.
Sources revealed that the Punjab Police’s fuel fund has been slashed by nearly 50 percent, potentially limiting the patrol and mobility of police vehicles.
According to officials, the Punjab Finance Department released only 20 percent of the allocated funds for the fourth quarter, instead of the planned 40 percent, increasing financial pressure on the force.
Specifically, the budget for petrol was reduced from PKR 10 billion to PKR 8 billion, with a 50 percent cut on a PKR 4 billion portion.
Approximately 90 percent of police vehicles are deployed in field formations, leaving only 10 percent at headquarters. This means vehicles operating in the field are likely to face severe fuel shortages.
Authorities warned that the current funds are insufficient to meet both field and headquarters requirements, raising the risk of disrupted patrols and other operational activities.
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doesn’t matter…they were useless, are useless and will stay useless irrespective of their budget.
They weren’t helpful to begin with except convoy for the rich and powerful