KP CM house spending questioned after 903 pizzas, 41 lambs and 11 goats reportedly ordered in three months

Allegations of excessive spending at the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister House have sparked questions about the Pakistan

PESHAWAR: Allegations of excessive spending at the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister House have sparked questions about the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government’s commitment to austerity, following reports that 903 pizzas, 41 lambs and 11 goats were consumed or ordered over a three-month period.

According to details that have emerged, substantial amounts were reportedly spent on food and hospitality at the official residence while the province continued to face serious security challenges, including militant attacks and bomb blasts.

The reported figures include 903 pizzas ordered from well-known pizza outlets in Peshawar, alongside arrangements involving 41 lambs, commonly known as dumba, and 11 goats during the three-month period. The details have raised questions about the scale of official hospitality expenses and the use of public funds at the provincial government’s highest official residence.

The controversy comes at a time when Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has been grappling with persistent terrorism, with civilians, police personnel and security forces facing deadly attacks. Critics have questioned whether the reported spending reflects the government’s stated commitment to financial discipline and responsible use of public resources.

The allegations extend beyond food and hospitality expenses. Sources claim that the Chief Minister’s Secret Fund was allegedly used for purposes that critics have described as unnecessary. These claims have also raised questions about the level of oversight governing discretionary spending and whether the relevant expenditures were properly documented.

According to the allegations, vehicles belonging to certain party leaders travelling from Islamabad and Lahore were also refuelled using petrol supplied by the Chief Minister House. However, details regarding the identities of the individuals involved, the total amount spent on fuel and the relevant payment records have not been provided in the information available.

Questions have also been raised about the size of the official motorcade associated with the former chief minister. Critics allege that an extensive number of vehicles were used for protocol despite the province’s continuing security difficulties and public demands for improved law and order.

The reported expenditures have prompted renewed debate about the allocation of government resources in a province facing significant financial and security pressures. Public criticism has focused on whether sufficient attention was given to counterterrorism measures and the needs of communities affected by violence.

The allegations also refer to substantial amounts reportedly spent on YouTubers and visiting party leaders. Critics have questioned the purpose of these payments, the criteria used to select recipients and whether the spending served any clearly defined public interest.

The controversy has placed the spotlight on financial transparency at the Chief Minister House, particularly concerning discretionary funds, hospitality bills, fuel expenses and payments to individuals or media personalities.

Questions remain over whether the provincial government will release a comprehensive breakdown of the reported expenditures, including invoices, receipts, payment records and details of the authorisation process.

The relevant authorities have yet to be identified in the supplied information as having independently verified the figures or publicly responded to the allegations. Official records and a response from the provincial government would be necessary to establish the accuracy of the claims and determine whether any spending rules were violated.

The matter has intensified calls for accountability, with critics demanding that public money be used transparently and that expenditure decisions be justified, particularly amid the province’s ongoing security challenges.