Pakistan, June 17 -- Transparency International Pakistan (TIP) has urged the Sindh government to take swift action following a shocking audit report revealing financial irregularities worth nearly Rs40 billion at the National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD). TIP sent a formal letter to Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah calling for immediate measures.

The audit, conducted by the Director General of Audit Sindh, uncovered 42 serious irregularities during the fiscal year 2023-24 at NICVD, one of Sindh's main public hospitals providing free cardiac treatment. The report highlighted issues like unauthorized salary payments, flawed recruitment, and procurement violations.

Significant concerns were raised about senior appoi...