Maqbool Ahmed Gondal Sworn in as 22nd Auditor General of Pakistan

The oath-taking ceremony of Mr. Maqbool Ahmed Gondal as the new Auditor General of Pakistan was held on September 15, 2025, at the Supreme Court of Pakistan. The Honorable Chief Justice of Pakistan, Mr. Justice Yahya Afridi, administered the oath of office. The event was attended by Honorable Judges of the Supreme Court, the Advisor to the Prime Minister, senior government officials, PA&AS officers, and other distinguished guests. Mr. Gondal becomes the 22nd Auditor General of Pakistan, appointed under the Constitution of Pakistan, 1973, for a fixed tenure of four years. With a distinguished career spanning over three decades, Mr. Gondal has extensive leadership experience in financial management, governance, assurance, audits, and public procurement. As Controller General of Accounts, he spearheaded reforms, including the digitization of public financial management and the recovery of more than Rs. 460 billion through audit enforcement. His career also includes serving as Managing Director of the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority, Additional Auditor General, Deputy Auditor General for Federal Audit Operations, and Accountant General for Punjab and Sindh. Mr. Gondal holds an MS in Accounting and Finance from the University of Manchester, UK, an MBA in Finance from the National University of Modern Languages, Pakistan, as well as MPhil and MSc degrees in Physics from Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad.