KARACHI, July 7 -- A staggering Rs40 billion corruption scandal has surfaced at Karachi's National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD), according to a new audit report for fiscal year 2023-24. The revelation, made by the Director General Audit Sindh, has triggered immediate action from provincial authorities.

Sindh Health Minister Dr. Azra Pechuho took urgent notice of the alleged financial irregularities and has ordered a formal investigation. A two-member inquiry committee - comprising the Additional Secretary and Deputy Secretary of the Health Department - has been formed to examine the matter. The committee has been directed to submit its report within 15 days.

The audit report outlines suspected irregularities totaling Rs4...