ISLAMABAD – Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Media Affairs IftikharDurrani says the government has saved one hundred forty seven millionrupees in its austerity drive.

Briefing media in Islamabad on Wednesday evening, he said the federalministers will give briefing regarding austerity from next week.

The Special Assistant said Prime Minister announced the austerity drivesoon after taking oath of his position to reduce burden on publicexchequer. As part of this drive, the number of employees of Prime MinisterHouse were significantly reduced.

He said the staff of Prime Minister House will be further reduced to savemoney.

Iftikhar Durrani said the Prime Minister himself pays the expenses incurredon his guests. He said the security expenditures of PM House in Banigalawere also borne by him.

Special Assistant to Prime Minister said in Naya Pakistan rulers will haveto be accountable before people.

The Special Assistant said meeting regarding Rehmat al lil AlameenConference will be held tomorrow.