PESHAWAR: Alleged financial irregularities exceeding Rs920 million have been reported in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Education Department, raising concerns over the condition of public education and the future of millions of students.
According to the Auditor General’s 2024-25 report, alleged irregularities were identified in various matters within the provincial Education Department. These included teacher recruitment, the distribution of tablets and other education-related activities.
The report identified alleged irregularities amounting to Rs374.3 million in these areas.
Government school buildings from Bannu to Haripur were also reported to be in poor condition, while questions have been raised over the use of funds allocated for repair and rehabilitation.
In Dera Ismail Khan, Charsadda and Buner, several classrooms have reportedly become unusable, potentially affecting the education of thousands of children.
The findings have raised further questions about financial oversight, infrastructure maintenance and the delivery of essential educational facilities across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.