Policy · 2h ago
Pakistan’s Universal Service Fund Misses Mandatory Audit Deadline
Pakistan's Universal Service Fund (USF) failed to complete its legally required financial audit for FY2024-25. The audit, mandated by law, was not conducted by a chartered accountant. This raises concerns about transparency in the fund's management of telecom infrastructure projects.
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The missed audit undermines trust in a fund meant to bridge Pakistan's digital divide, highlighting governance gaps in tech infrastructure spending.
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