Auditor General of Pakistan, Mr. Maqbool Ahmad Gondal, called on President Asif Ali Zardari at Aiwan-e-Sadr today.
The President appreciated the vital role played by the Department of the Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) in ensuring financial accountability, transparency, and good governance in the management and utilisation of public resources.
The President said that the constitutional office of the Auditor General is central to ensuring fiscal discipline and strengthening the country’s public financial management system. He said the AGP’s work helps identify systemic weaknesses, enhance efficiency, and promote the responsible use of national resources.
The President encouraged the AGP to continue reform efforts within the department, in close coordination with relevant stakeholders, to further improve efficiency and service delivery.
He emphasised that effective follow-up on audit findings and prompt corrective measures could play a significant role in reducing corruption and financial irregularities. He emphasised the adoption of international best practices and innovations, including the use of artificial intelligence and IT-based audit tools, to strengthen internal controls and improve transparency.
President Zardari underlined that the demand for greater financial transparency, efficient governance, and professional integrity is stronger today than ever before. He expressed confidence that the AGP’s office will continue to uphold the highest standards of accountability in the national interest.
