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PESHAWAR, Jan 04 (APP):The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has announced the expansion of its fuel card system to all provincial departments, following its initial implementation at the Civil Secretariat.
According to official sources, the step was a strategic move designed to curb alleged financial corruption regarding fuel consumption. An official letter has already been dispatched to all provincial departments to ensure compliance across the board.
Under the new regulations, fuel cards will be governed by specific limits to prevent unauthorized private use of government vehicles. These cards will facilitate the supply of petrol or diesel only through designated companies.
Once the assigned limit on a card is exhausted, no officer will be permitted to increase fuel allotment for their vehicle without explicit government orders, ensuring a more transparent and controlled distribution of resources.
A formal policy has already been finalized for high-ranking officials, including Secretaries, Deputy Secretaries, and Additional Secretaries, while a similar framework is currently being prepared for officers in other departments.
However, the system does not apply to all roles; fuel cards will not be issued to certain administrative and law enforcement positions, including Deputy Commissioners, Assistant Commissioners, Inspector General (IG), and District Police Officers (DPOs).