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Audit Reveals Airport Tax Worth Crores Not Deposited in Treasury
Pakistan Airports Authority failed to deposit over Rs460 million collected as airport tax, audit report for 2024-25 shows.
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by Muhammad Hashir
2025-12-24
Audit Reveals Airport Tax Worth Crores Not Deposited in Treasury

The Auditor General of Pakistan’s (AGP) 2024-25 audit report for the Pakistan Airports Authority has revealed that airport tax worth over Rs460 million, collected from passengers through airline tickets, has not been deposited in the government treasury.

The report, released recently, highlighted that the authority failed to remit the collected tax, indicating weaknesses in its financial management system. The irregularity was first identified in December 2024. Upon inquiry, the Pakistan Airports Authority acknowledged the non-deposit and assured that measures would be taken to recover the amount.

The Auditor General’s report further emphasized that the non-recovery of airport tax reflects a “weak financial system” within the authority and directed it to take concrete steps to ensure full recovery and prevent recurrence.

The audit report has once again raised concerns over financial accountability in Pakistan’s aviation sector, urging authorities to strengthen internal controls to safeguard public revenue.
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