The report of the AGP Office stated that the audit of 100% budget was carried out and irregularities to the tune of Rs3.1 billion were unearthed. It also stated that the Pakistan Baitul Mal’s budget was Rs5 billion and irregular expenditures amounted to 62% of it. The total budget of Zakat department was Rs7.38 billion. Besides the other three provinces and Gilgit-Baltistan, Sindh’s share is 24% in the total Zakat fund. Under the Ehsaas programme, it stated, Rs25.36 billion was distributed among two million deserving families so far.

Source: The Express Tribune May 03, 2020 19:18 UTC