The Prime Minister’s Laptop Scheme (Phase-II) has come under serious scrutiny after the Public Accounts Committee’s (PAC) subcommittee uncovered a shocking irregularity.Audit officials disclosed that over 1,000 free laptops meant for students went missing, triggering serious concerns about accountability and transparency in the program.
PAC Audit Report Exposes Irregularities
Audit officials reported that 1,011 laptops went missing under the PM Laptop Scheme, of which 784 were recovered while 227 remain untraced. The missing devices have caused a loss of nearly Rs. 12 million to the national exchequer.Despite the findings, authorities have taken no action against those responsible, fueling criticism of the government’s weak monitoring and poor accountability..
The PAC laptop scheme audit report directed authorities to recover the remaining laptops within one month. It also warned that if recovery efforts fail, financial losses will be charged to individuals found guilty.
Higher Education Commission (HEC) Responds
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) confirmed the irregularities, explaining that initial reports indicated discrepancies in 179 laptops. However, after further verification, the figure was revised to 143 missing devices. Investigations are still ongoing in Karachi and at Government Sadiq College Women’s University, Bahawalpur, where unresolved cases of missing laptops continue to surface.
Laptop Scheme Corruption Raises Concerns
This scandal has sparked debate over accountability in laptop schemes in Pakistan. Critics argue that the case reflects a wider laptop distribution fraud and irregularities in government laptop schemes. Many students who genuinely deserve laptops fear that corruption will undermine future initiatives.
The incident highlights a pattern of stolen government laptops and irregular audits, which damages the credibility of educational programs designed to empower youth.
Key Issues in Phase-II Laptop Scheme
- Phase-II laptop scheme corruption exposed through PAC investigations.
- Missing laptops in higher education institutions across Karachi and Bahawalpur.
- Rs. 12m lost in laptop scheme mismanagement
- Free laptop scheme controversy raising accountability questions.
- PAC issues warning over untraced laptops
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