80 Govt Vehicles Missing in KP Livestock Audit

Peshawar, July 28, 2025, 10:48 PM PKT — An audit report has unveiled a shocking scandal, exposing that at least 80 government vehicles purchased for livestock projects in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) are missing from official records of the KP Livestock and Dairy Development Department, as reported by The News. The 2023-24 audit revealed glaring discrepancies between the department’s list of 97 vehicles and Excise Department data, identifying 80 additional vehicles registered under the Director General Livestock, unlisted and absent from field offices, including 1 Suzuki Bolan, 10 Wagon-Rs, 1 Toyota Gli, 9 Toyota Hilux, and 59 unidentified types. Excise data (2007-2021) suggests the scale could be larger, with post-2021 records unavailable.

The audit flags weak administrative controls, hinting that unauthorised individuals may be using the vehicles, yet the department failed to respond to a December 2024 notice or convene a January 2025 departmental accounts committee meeting. A special audit is now recommended to trace the vehicles and pinpoint responsibility. Provincial Minister for Livestock Fazal Hakim confirmed recovery letters and an inquiry committee under the Secretary of Livestock, but doubts linger. Web context on similar audits shows recurring oversight gaps, while posts found on X reflect public anger—some demand action, others question official accountability. Critically, the narrative of “investigation underway” may mask systemic negligence—web data suggests past lapses, and X sentiment indicates distrust in effective resolution, pointing to deep-rooted issues.