The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has asked the Managing Director of the Utility Stores Corporation (USC) for complete records of the corporation’s 2022 Utility Stores ghee purchases. The agency is investigating alleged financial irregularities, misuse of authority and a possible loss of about Rs62 million to the national exchequer.
What the FIA Letter Says
In an official letter, the FIA Anti-Corruption Circle Islamabad Zone said the case is registered as FIR No. 69/2025 under the FIA Act 1974, read with the relevant provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1898.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Premium ghee (Dalda) | Bought in May 2022 at Rs489.53 per kg |
| Manpasand ghee | Bought in March 2022 at Rs430 per kg |
| Estimated financial impact | About Rs62 million, still to be verified |
| Deadline to respond | Seven days from receipt of the letter |
The agency says its Rs62 million estimate needs to be verified through procurement and payment records.
Records the FIA Wants
The FIA has asked for the complete tender documents for both categories of ghee, including tender notices, bidding documents, comparative statements and evaluation reports. It has also sought file notings, administrative approvals and sanctions granted by the competent authority for both purchases.
If the corporation has already carried out any internal review of the rate difference, the FIA wants the complete reports and findings, particularly on the difference in rates and its financial implications. The letter, issued by an FIA deputy director, asks for duly attested copies of the records within seven days.
What Happens Next
The FIA will compare the tender records and approvals with the purchase prices before deciding whether any loss occurred and who was responsible. At this stage these are allegations under investigation, and no one has been found guilty.
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