Pakistan has assured the IMF that the Auditor General of Pakistan will submit a report within one week on the special audit of supplementary grants. This assurance came during discussions between IMF technical mission officials and the Controller General Accounts on Thursday. The IMF team is also scheduled to meet the Auditor General of Pakistan on Friday.
The IMF had directed Pakistan in 2024 to conduct a special audit of supplementary grants issued over the past ten years. However, the audit was not completed in Fiscal Year 2024-25. Sources revealed that the federal government issued supplementary grants exceeding Rs. 2 trillion during this period, showing a substantial rise in recent years.
The IMF has expressed concern over the increasing volume of these grants and weak oversight. Supplementary grants are meant to cover unbudgeted expenditures during a fiscal year. Under Article 84 of the Constitution, the federal government can issue such grants, but all grants released by May 15 each year must be approved by Parliament.
The IMF considers this special audit essential to ensure transparency, accountability, and fiscal discipline in Pakistan’s public spending system. Officials believe that the audit will provide detailed insights into the allocation and use of Rs. 2 trillion in supplementary grants over the last decade.
The IMF technical mission started its visit to Pakistan on November 11, 2025, to review the country’s budget framework and will conclude on November 21, 2025. Pakistani officials emphasized that the timely submission of the audit report will demonstrate the government’s commitment to fiscal responsibility and adherence to IMF guidelines.
This step reflects Pakistan’s effort to improve transparency in public finances and address the IMF’s concerns about rising unbudgeted expenditures. The upcoming audit report is expected to strengthen accountability and provide clarity on financial management in Pakistan.
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By submitting the report promptly, Pakistan aims to maintain trust with the IMF and ensure compliance with international fiscal standards.
