Pakistan, April 30 -- An audit report has uncovered irregularities in the distribution of Zakat funds in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The findings show that both serving and retired government employees received payments from welfare allocations. The revelations have raised concerns over financial transparency and accountability.

According to the audit report for financial year 2025, Zakat funds were distributed among employees from grades 1 to 17. A total of 419 government employees across different provinces received more than 5.3 million rupees. As a result, questions have emerged over eligibility and verification processes.

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The report states that 317 federal and 33 KP employees bene...