Irregularities In Projects.

It is unfortunate that projects aimed at benefiting minorities have been reported to be mired in corrupt practices. These projects included funds for organising conferences, youth programmes, and festivals. The KP planning and development department has uncovered these irregularities, and hopefully, an inquiry will suffice to fix the issue. Otherwise, proper attention should be directed and those responsible for this issue must be held accountable.

Acts as such set a dangerous precedent that projects for a vulnerable segment of the population have been mishandled, not only negatively affecting the service delivery for this community but also adding to their discrimination. The Auqaf department, responsible for project completion, has been reported to quote inappropriate figures for projects that previously cost much less. Similarly, proposal requests have been advertised in the past, but procurement has never been completed, bid opening processes did not take place, and results were missing.

This matter requires serious concern and must be corrected at the earliest. Minority communities in...