Pakistan’s Audit Report 2025-26 has uncovered alleged NAB Financial Irregularities, highlighting violations involving payments and fund management within the National Accountability Bureau (NAB). The report raises concerns over spending practices and the handling of recovered funds.
According to the audit report, payments totaling Rs. 277.9 million made by NAB Headquarters violated financial rules. Auditors stated that the bureau used its regular budget instead of the designated Recovery and Reward Fund to make payments to legal officers, consultants, and experts.
The auditors rejected NAB’s explanation as unsatisfactory and criticized the failure to use the Recovery and Reward Fund for its intended purpose. The report said relying on the regular budget undermined the objectives of the fund and recommended immediate implementation of the Recovery and Reward Rules.
The audit also identified another irregularity at NAB Peshawar, where Rs. 46.9 million was reportedly not deposited into the national treasury. According to the report, money recovered from accused individuals was deposited into an account maintained under the NAB Chairman instead of being transferred to the government treasury.
Auditors rejected NAB Peshawar’s explanation and recommended that the funds be deposited into the national treasury without delay. The NAB Financial Irregularities highlighted in the audit report have renewed concerns about financial transparency, compliance with public finance rules, and accountability within the institution.