Islamabad: The Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority (PSQCA) faces scrutiny over its incentive share distribution as employees demand its continuation. The incentive, previously set at 10% of the Authority’s gross revenue, is under review due to concerns over its lack of a formal financial and regulatory framework.

According to Press Information Department, the Office of the Auditor General of Pakistan has raised concerns about the absence of an approved framework for the incentive scheme, which was distributed uniformly among employees without considering individual performance or Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). The Ministry of Science and Technology, in collaboration with PSQCA, has drafted new financial rules to establish a transparent and lawful incentive mechanism. These draft rules have been submitted to the Finance Division for approval. PSQCA emphasizes its commitment to implementing an incentive scheme that aligns with legal and financial standards, while ensuring transparency and accountability. Until the necessary approvals are obtained, the continuation of the previous incentive scheme cannot proceed.