Authorities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have launched a review of development projects initiated during the previous PTI government, alongside investigations into alleged financial irregularities in the provincial Health Department.
According to sources, 1,224 new development schemes were included during the previous government, with an estimated total cost of Rs1,348 billion. However, only Rs107 billion was allocated for these projects in the budget. Relevant forums have decided to discontinue unapproved schemes.
KP Information Adviser Samar Haroon Bilour said all development projects were being reviewed and decisions would be made on merit, without political influence.
Separately, the Anti-Corruption Department has taken notice of alleged irregularities involving the purchase of stationery worth approximately Rs799 million? No—the reported amount is Rs7.99 crore. The department has issued a notice to the Director General of Health Services, seeking the complete procurement record within seven days.
An audit report reportedly found that the purchases were made without budgetary and purchase committee approval. Physical verification of the purchased items was also not conducted, and the items were not entered into the stock register.
Alleged irregularities have also been reported in the repair of government vehicles. According to the documents cited in the report, 12 vehicles were repaired at a cost of approximately Rs45 million over three months. One vehicle valued at Rs3.9 million reportedly incurred repair expenses of Rs4.7 million.
The Anti-Corruption Department has also sought vehicle records and warned that further legal action may follow if the required documents are not provided within 15 days.
