Islamabad, Feb 5: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of the National Assembly has reviewed an extensive 41,700 audit objections over the past 14 years. However, despite this effort, only 4,986 cases—just 12% of the total—have been resolved, leaving a staggering 36,718 objections still pending.
Among the reviewed cases, over 13,000 were examined without reaching any final resolution, highlighting serious inefficiencies in the accountability process. Breaking down the figures sector-wise, the Power Division recorded 4,197 audit objections, but only 210 were settled. Similarly, the Petroleum Division resolved a mere 802 out of 3,344 objections, while the Ministry of Interior addressed just 515 out of its 2,949 pending cases.
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) did not fare much better, managing to resolve only 431 out of 2,359 objections. The Ministry of Communications had 2,325 audit objections, of which just 228 were settled, reflecting a sluggish progress rate.
The Ministry of Industries faced 2,265 audit objections, yet the PAC successfully resolved only 168 cases. The Ministry of Defence presented 1,909 objections, but just 109 were addressed. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Finance had 1,692 objections, with only 81 reaching resolution.
In the case of the Ministry of Water Resources, 1,599 objections were reviewed, but merely 234 saw resolution. Similarly, the Defence Production sector had 1,577 audit objections, but only 196 were successfully addressed.
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These statistics underscore the sluggish pace at which audit cases are being resolved, raising concerns about transparency and efficiency in the country’s financial accountability mechanisms. With thousands of unresolved objections across various ministries, the PAC’s performance continues to be scrutinized for its inability to expedite the settlement process.
This alarming backlog points to the urgent need for reforms in the audit and resolution framework, ensuring that accountability measures are implemented effectively. Stakeholders are calling for enhanced efficiency, improved processes, and stricter follow-ups to ensure timely resolution of financial irregularities within government institutions.
