An audit report has flagged suspected financial irregularities and questionable expenditures exceeding Rs3.58 billion in various Khyber Pakhtunkhwa departments during the PTI government’s tenure.

KP Audit Uncovers Rs3.58 Billion In Suspected Financial Irregularities

Audit Uncovers Rs3.58 Billion In Suspected Irregularities During PTI's KP Tenure

By News Desk On Nov 2, 2026

PESHAWAR: (Staff Reporter) – An audit of various departments in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has identified suspected financial irregularities and questionable expenditures exceeding Rs3.58 billion during the tenure of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government in the province.

According to the audit report, irregularities included the suspicious and non-transparent approval of contracts worth more than Rs1.205 billion, excess payments exceeding Rs908.1 million for development and construction projects, and unauthorised expenditures of over Rs600 million.

The report also identified financial losses of more than Rs378.5 million, allegedly caused by the failure to take action against contractors who breached their contractual obligations.

The findings emerged during the first phase of the audit for the fiscal year 2024-25, which focused on compliance with applicable rules and regulations.

During this phase, 14 administrative departments were audited out of 28 Principal Accounting Officers (PAOs) selected for review.

The report further stated that recoveries amounting to Rs117.009 million were made between January and December 2025, a figure also verified by the audit authorities.