ISLAMABAD: A high-level consultative meeting chaired by President Asif Ali Zardari has directed that funds saved through government austerity measures be redirected toward public relief. The meeting also reached a landmark decision to immediately decommission 60% of the government’s vehicle fleet, ARY News reported.The session, which focused on Pakistan’s economy, energy sector, and the regional impact of the conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran, was attended by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, and all four Provincial Chief Ministers.According to a post-meeting statement, officials conducted a detailed review of the regional situation and its implications for national security. Leadership directed that all necessary measures be taken to alleviate the burden of inflation on the public.The forum was briefed on strategies to ensure the availability of essential commodities. Furthermore, representatives from all four provinces provided updates on their respective initiatives to manage the ongoing crisis.The meeting specifically addressed economic and energy pressures, focusing on the rising cost of fuel and the potential impact on oil and gas supplies.