Senate panel says Rs2.6tr in federal health and education spending was misused

A Senate committee scrutinized Rs2.6 trillion spent on devolved health and education departments, calling the federal funds misuse unconstitutional.

A Senate sub-committee criticized the federal government for spending Rs2.6 trillion over 16 years on devolved health and education sectors.

Convener Senator Zamir Hussain Ghumro termed the expenditure unconstitutional under the 18th Amendment.

The Auditor General of Pakistan was directed to supply complete expenditure details within two weeks.

The committee also evaluated the privatisation of electricity distribution companies and the Council of Common Interests' role.

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