The Auditor General of Pakistan’s Audit Report 2025-26 has revealed alleged financial irregularities worth more than Rs9.61 billion in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Audit reports alleged $27,390 fraud at Pakistan mission in Havana
The report stated that several cases involved Pakistan’s diplomatic missions abroad. The audit document reported an alleged fraud of $27,390 by Pakistani diplomatic staff in Havana, Cuba. It stated that the rent of a Third Secretary’s residence was paid at $2,000 per month despite the recorded rent being $1,100.
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The report also raised concerns over heavy fees collected in the name of document verification. It stated that between Rs3,000 and Rs12,000 were collected for simple verification of documents, while approval for the international verification fee structure was not obtained.
Audit report cites fraud, misappropriation and procurement irregularities
The audit report mentioned irregularities related to fraud, misappropriation, government procurement and employee-related financial matters.
It stated that residential rent differences were found in diplomatic missions in Paris, where officers of the same category were paid rents ranging from €3,700 to €5,300.
The report pointed out monthly rent differences of €600 to €1,600, while some cases showed differences ranging from €700 to €1,043.
The audit also reported that foreign missions paid more than $2.5 million in premiums without a health insurance policy.
The Houston, Los Angeles and Chicago missions paid more than $200,000 in medical charges, according to the document.
The report stated that the Chicago, Belgrade and Los Angeles missions obtained vehicles at higher rates without approval.
It revealed that Rs1.14 billion in funds were kept in private bank accounts in violation of rules. The audit document stated that courier companies kept Rs950 million in private bank accounts.
The report also mentioned payments of $78,836 and €35,000 for leased vehicles. Irregularities in the use of government funds were also pointed out in Riyadh and Milan, according to the document.
The report stated that utility charges and security deposits were not recovered from officers at overseas missions. It also highlighted irregular payments of medical and house rent allowances to employees of the Institute of Strategic Studies.
The audit document pointed out weak internal controls and missing records in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It stated that records of implementation of Public Accounts Committee instructions were also weak.
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