KARACHI:Sindh Governor Imran Ismail said Friday that corruption is one of the main hindrance in progress and prosperity of Pakistan.
This he said while talking to Auditor General of Pakistan Javaid Jehangir here today at Governor House. Director General Audit Sindh Mr. Miandad Rahujo and Director General Audit Local Government Mr. Javaid Zia Burney were also present on the occasion.
Matters relating to transparent use of government funds, implementation of effective measures in this regard, identification of misuse of power and authority and role of audit for this very purpose were discussed during the meeting. Auditor General gave a detailed briefing about working of his organization.
The Sindh governor said that Prime Minister Imran Khan was determined to get rid of this menace from our society and under his directives federal government has taken various steps to eradicate corruption and other malpractices from various of public sector organizations.
He said that misappropriation of government funds not only harm national exchequer but also deprive the masses basic amenities of life. The role of Auditor General in ensuring transparency in usage of public funds was of paramount importance, he observed. Ismail said that the annual audit reports help the Government in better governance and financial discipline.