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A shocking revelation has come to light during a meeting of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of the Parliament, led by Member of the National Assembly Syed Naveed Qamar. The committee meeting was held in Islamabad, where it was disclosed that the management of Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) had lost 41 crore rupees due to theft of a gas pipeline at the Mangal Mandi store. The audit authorities have confirmed that the pipeline worth over 41 crore rupees was stolen from the store.
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has launched a comprehensive investigation into the theft, with a total of 41 inquiries conducted so far. According to the audit authorities, the theft was committed by the company’s own employees. Committee member Shazia Marri stated that this was a serious case of internal theft, adding that the company’s management had initially claimed that outsiders were responsible for the theft. However, it has now come to light that the company’s own employees were involved in the theft.
SNGPL management has claimed that security cameras are directly linked to the head office and are being monitored in real-time. The company’s managing director stated that 16 million rupees out of the stolen amount have been recovered so far. The FIA authorities have confirmed that 18 suspects have been arrested, and all have been granted bail. However, SNGPL management has claimed that 41 people have been held responsible for the theft.
Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee Syed Naveed Qamar expressed his concerns, asking how the court had granted bail to all the suspects. The authorities have revealed that the SNGPL board has formed a special committee to investigate the matter. The FIA authorities have also confirmed that they have recovered 4 crore 40 lakh rupees, and have requested SNGPL to conduct a forensic audit.
The Public Accounts Committee has asked the FIA to submit a report on the investigation into the theft of the gas pipeline. In other news, President Asif Ali Zardari met with the Deputy Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral relations between Pakistan and the UAE.
Chairman of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Lieutenant General (Retired) Nazir Ahmed has stated that Karachi can help pay off Pakistan’s entire debt. The Federal Ministry of Health Services has issued a warning and advisory regarding the outbreak of the deadly Nipah virus in India. The families of the victims of the Gul Plaza fire have demanded the return of their loved ones’ bodies.
Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi has stated that the issue of the Tora Bora victims is not a matter of political rhetoric, but rather a pressing need for a solution. Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has warned against spreading unrest in the country, stating that such actions should be condemned and not encouraged.
In other developments, the Prime Minister’s Advisor on Religious Affairs Sardar Muhammad Yousuf was asked about the government’s stance on the Domestic Violence Bill and child marriage. MQM leader Haider Abbas Rizvi has accused the Sindh government of being negligent in its duties.
Senator Raja Nasir Abbas has stated that the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority has gagged freedom of expression in the country. The Federal Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar has stated that the world is recognizing Pakistan’s achievements.
The wife of PTI founder Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi, received essential items at Adiala Jail. The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has revealed its largest ever single-day recovery. Senior Sindh Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has challenged the leadership of the MQM.
The rescue team of the 1122 emergency service has been criticized for taking over 40 minutes to reach the scene of the Gul Plaza fire. The Federal Minister for Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Siachen Engineer Amir Mateen has stated that the Kashmiri people are fighting for freedom, and Pakistan is supporting them at every forum. He has condemned the Indian government’s actions and called for a meeting to address the issue.
