Chaudhry Tabraiz Aurah
London : Auditor General of Pakistan has uncovered financial irregularities worth more than Rs 210 million in the national flag carrier.
According to the audit report, 35 employees remained stationed at the airline’s London office for five years, despite the suspension of all flight operations to the United Kingdom. During this period, no flights or operational activities took place, yet salaries continued to be disbursed, inflicting a loss of over Rs 210 million on the national exchequer.
The report stated that the matter was highlighted to the airline’s management in September 2024, but no response was received. Despite multiple reminders, the administration failed to convene a Departmental Accounts Committee (DAC) meeting to deliberate on the issue.
The Auditor General stressed that under the 2013 Rules, it was the responsibility of the board to ensure decisions were made in the company’s best interest. The report recommended immediate investigations into the matter and the identification of those responsible.
When approached for comment on the audit findings, the spokesperson of the airline declined to respond.
