The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has strongly reprimanded the Ministry of Federal Education and the Capital Development Authority (CDA) over prolonged delays in constructing the FG Model School in Margalla Town, a project auditors say has resulted in a financial loss of nearly Rs. 225.9 million to the national treasury.

The matter was reviewed during a PAC session chaired by Syed Naveed Qamar, where members examined audit observations concerning the Ministry of Federal Education and Vocational Training for the fiscal year 2024–25.

Audit officials informed the committee that although Rs. 16.4 million had been sanctioned for the project, repeated delays in releasing funds halted construction progress, preventing the school from being completed on schedule.

Officials explained that the project was originally initiated in 2008 but suffered continuous setbacks due to inconsistent financing and administrative delays. During the meeting, Naveed Qamar questioned why land acquisition had taken so long and asked whether the school would ever be completed. He also sought clarification about the ownership of the land allocated for the project.

The education secretary confirmed that the land belonged to the CDA, prompting committee members to question why government payments were being made for land already under a public authority’s control.

PAC member Tariq Fazal Chaudhry criticized the situation, calling it a clear example of negligence and poor governance. Audit representatives further revealed that while the land’s value had been assessed at Rs. 16 million, only half the amount was paid, creating additional complications for the project.

Expressing serious concern over the financial and administrative handling of the scheme, the PAC ordered a formal inquiry to be completed within one month and directed authorities to take action against officials found responsible for delays and mismanagement.