Islamabad, July 18, 2025: An audit of Interior Ministry departments for FY2023-24 has revealed procurement irregularities exceeding Rs. 13 billion involving the Pakistan Rangers, Frontier Corps, and Pakistan Coast Guards. These include unauthorized advance payments, non-compliant contract awards, and extensions without approval.
Punjab Rangers allocated Rs. 43 million in deals for socks and vests to vendors that didn’t fulfill technical criteria. Similarly, a Rs. 45 million contract for joggers was awarded in breach of rules.
The Pakistan Coast Guards made an advance payment of Rs. 560 million for boats that were not delivered even after the July 2024 deadline, violating the tender terms.
The IGFC KP (North) utilized Rs. 7.8 billion for food purchases based on expired contracts with elevated rates. Another Rs. 2.3 billion was expended via unauthorized extensions for items like vegetables, fruits, and other supplies.
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FC South DI Khan released Rs. 297 million in upfront payments for joggers, socks, and trousers, but the goods were not delivered on time. IGFC South also spent Rs. 61 million on joggers that didn’t adhere to required technical standards—a repeat of a Rs. 46 million breach noted the prior year. Additionally, Rs. 43 million was spent on surplus ice without justification.
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Rangers Sindh handed out Rs. 73 million worth of uniform contracts without conducting laboratory testing. Chiltan Rifles (FC North) engaged a private bank for salary payments worth Rs. 1.8 billion without prior approval or competitive tendering.
The auditors urged immediate inquiries into all highlighted irregularity.
