Substandard hospital mats seized in Swat

The contractor was accused of violating procurement rules by delivering poor-quality mats


APP June 04, 2025
The announcement was made by Professor Syed Mohammad Sultan of the Khyber Teaching Hospital’s Psychiatry Department. PHOTO: EXPRESS

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PESHAWAR:

Anti-Corruption authorities in Swat have taken swift action against a contractor for supplying substandard foam mats to Saidu Group of Teaching Hospital, Saidu Sharif.

A total of 180 non-compliant mats were confiscated on-site for failing to meet approved PC-1 specifications.

The crackdown followed a citizen complaint filed by Arbab Naveed with the Directorate of Anti-Corruption Establishment, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

The contractor was accused of violating procurement rules by delivering poor-quality mats from unauthorized manufacturers.

An investigation led by Assistant Director Anti-Corruption Malakand Division, Malik Khan Afsar Khan, confirmed the allegations. The contractor was found guilty of deliberate non-compliance.

Authorities gave the contractor one week to replace the substandard items with 320 mats that meet official standards. The directive was fulfilled within the deadline, and the case has now been referred to the Directorate for further legal proceedings.

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