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PAC Focuses on Financial Discipline Amidst Arrears; Corruption Case Witnesses Charged

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The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is prioritizing financial discipline and addressing the nation's significant arrears, which currently stand at Rs 755 billion. Separately, the Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority has filed charges against three government witnesses in a corruption case at the Special Court for changing their testimonies. The Council of Ministers also failed to appoint a new chairman for the Securities Board of Nepal.

  • The PAC, led by President Bharat Bahadur Khadka, directed ministry secretaries to focus on good governance, noting the substantial arrears reported by the Office of the Auditor General.
  • Lawmakers raised concerns about arrears stemming from contract employees' remuneration and the non-utilization of hospital equipment.
  • The corruption case involves witnesses Biplav Pokharel, Pralhad Gautam, and Rajesh Shrestha, who allegedly provided bribes to Dhundiraj Dahal.
  • The Securities Board of Nepal chairman appointment was stalled due to concerns about potential manipulation within the recommendation committee, despite 47 individuals applying.
  • The Finance Ministry had recommended three names from a shortlist of four to the Council of Ministers for the Securities Board of Nepal chairman position.

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