Billions of irregularities exposed in the Corona aid program

 

Billions of irregularities exposed in the Corona aid program

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Irregularities of more than Rs 25 billion have been revealed in the Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) and Rs 4.8 billion in the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).

During the Corona outbreak, the government made big claims to bring relief to the people, but the audit report refuted the government's claim.

The Prime Minister had announced a landmark Rs 1.2 trillion relief, of which Rs 500 billion was allocated to provide immediate aid to the workers and the poor, but only Rs 116 billion, including Rs 35,000, were delivered to the population. million rupees. It was revealed that more than Rs.

According to the audit report, large-scale irregularities were committed during the acquisition under the Corona Aid Package. Payments of Rs 1,800 million went to those who were not entitled to receive them.

Irregularities of more than Rs 1.40 billion in sugar purchases, Rs 1.60 billion in ghee purchases and Rs 93.5 million in flour purchases for utility stores have been reported.

The report indicates that of the 200 billion rupees announced for day laborers, only 16 billion rupees have been released, 145 billion out of 150 billion has been distributed in shelters and anchorages, only 10 billion out of 50 billion has been released. have donated to public services. stories. , on electricity and gas. Of the 100 billion grants, only 15 billion rupees have been paid.

According to the audit report, irregularities of more than 25 billion rupees were committed in Benazir's income support program, payments were also made to government employees, retirees and unworthy people. Payments of Rs 16 million were also made to taxpayers.

The report highlighted irregularities worth Rs 4.80 billion in NDMA.

Of the 50 billion rupees, 8,580 million rupees were released for the purchase of medical equipment, of which 8,100 million rupees went to defense services, and 1,330 million rupees were given to people working in the health sector. Health. Unfinished

Source: suchtv