ISLAMABAD: Audit objections to the tune of Rs28.62 billion have been raised in the Auditor General of Pakistan’s 2023-24 report pertaining to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), while the recovery amount is about Rs2.65 billion during the same period, said the classified summary of the audit objections.

The audit report also indicated there was significant public dissatisfaction with the performance of the NDMA in terms of its awareness campaigns, preparedness, and relief efforts.

This observation was made after the Directorate General Audit (Cli­mate Change and Environm­ent) conducted an audit of the NDMA Islamabad.

A public questionnaire was used to gather opinions on their effectiveness.

A significant portion of participants had limited, or to some extent, awareness about natural disasters (72 per cent combined), while the awareness of NDMA as an agency was also limited........

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