Islamabad: (RightNow) The recent audit of the Postal Department has uncovered financial irregularities amounting to 63 billion rupees. These discrepancies were found within the postal sector under the Ministry of Communications.

According to the audit report, illegal management of bank accounts involved a substantial amount of 42 billion rupees. These cases included unauthorized management of accounts with commercial banks.

Officials from the Ministry of Communications have expressed concern over the audit report. They have ordered investigations into these irregularities to identify those responsible.

These financial discrepancies raise questions about the government’s claims of financial transparency. It highlights the importance of monitoring financial affairs in public institutions.

It should be noted that irregularities in the financial accounts of the Postal Department have surfaced before. This incident underscores the need for further reforms in financial management.