Gov't plans to establish new CPEC Directorate of Audit.

ISLAMABAD -- The government is planning to establish a new Directorate General for Audit of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) which would be established soon.

This was disclosed by Auditor General of Pakistan Javaid Jehangir, who was addressing the officers of Public Accounts at the final passing out ceremony of the 45th Specialized Training Program of Pakistan Audit and Accounts Service, held here Sunday, says a statement.

The AGP emphasized on the need of modern skills and training to cater for the expectations of the stake-holders.

The AGP apprised that the Pakistan Audit Department was going under extensive reforms to remain relevant with the changing structure of the Government, and new Directorates General of Social Safety-Nets Audit, Information System Audit and Environmental Audit have been established from available resources.

AGP highlighted that the accountability role of the Pakistan Audit Department had extensively been enhanced and various federal/provincial governments, ministries etc. were continuously sending requests for special audit of various government organizations, Projects etc.

To meet the expectations of the Executive/Administration...