HeadlinesPM orders inquiry into procurement violations related to KPT maintenance contract
Committee to investigate irregularities, ensure accountability, and safeguard public interest
Jan 22, 2025
Ghulam Abbas
The writer is a member of the staff at the Islamabad Bureau. He can be reached at [email protected]
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