Pakistan, July 28 -- Pakistan's latest government audit has uncovered financial irregularities exceeding Rs14 billion in federal social protection programmes during the 2024-25 fiscal year, raising concerns over weak financial controls and governance in key welfare institutions.

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According to the Auditor General of Pakistan's audit report for Audit Year 2025-26, significant financial discrepancies were identified across several major social welfare organisations, including the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal (PBM), the Employees' Old-Age Benefits Institution (EOBI) and the Ministry of Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety.

The audit points t...