PASSCO Officials Implicated in Wheat Bags Embezzlement Case

In a recent development in Alipur, Muzaffargarh, two officials of Pakistan Storage and Services Corporation (PASSCO) along with a middleman have been implicated in an alleged embezzlement case related to the distribution of wheat bags. The incident came to light when the zonal manager and PASSCO in-charge of a center in Alipur were found to have issued wheat bags to a middleman from Multan, contrary to regulations.

Assistant Commissioner Jatoe Tariq Malik reported that a team of district administrators intercepted three trucks loaded with wheat, which were being transported by the middleman. Malik emphasized that the local administration of PASSCO is only authorized to issue bags to local farmers and not individuals from other districts.

This incident highlights the importance of ensuring transparency and accountability in the distribution of essential commodities like wheat. Embezzlement and unauthorized distribution not only deprive local farmers of their rightful share but also undermine the integrity of the system.