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Express Tribune
7 hours ago
- Business
- Express Tribune
Sindh Ombudsman finds KE CEO guilty of harassment, orders removal
Listen to article The Sindh Provincial Ombudsman has ordered the immediate removal of K-Electric's Chief Executive Officer, Moonis Alvi, and imposed a fine of Rs2.5 million after finding him guilty of workplace harassment. The order came in response to a complaint filed by Mahreen Aziz Khan, a former consultant and the company's first female CxO since its corporate restructuring began in 2009. The complaint, lodged in November 2020 under the Protection Against Harassment of Women at the Workplace Act, 2010, accused Alvi of harassment and creating a hostile environment. In his verdict, Justice (retd) Shahnawaz Tariq, who presided over the case, stated that Alvi had committed harassment and caused psychological distress to Khan and her team. Also Read: Pakistan launches new remote sensing satellite from China 'Accused No.1 Moonis Abdullah Alvi has committed harassment, created hostile environment and caused mental agony at the workplace to the complainant Mahreen Aziz Khan and her team,' the ruling said, citing Section 2(h) of the Act. The Ombudsman ordered Alvi's removal from service under Section 4(ii)(d) of the Act and directed him to pay the fine within one month. In case of non-compliance, the verdict allows for the seizure of his movable and immovable assets, and the blocking of his national identity card and passport. Three other individuals — Rizwan Dallal (Chief People Officer), Col (R) Wahid Asghar (Chief of Security), and Khalid Rafi (Board Member, HR Committee) — were also named in the original complaint but were discharged due to lack of evidence. 'In the absence of direct evidence, the allegations against the three co-accused could not be substantiated,' the ruling said. In a statement shared on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Alvi expressed disappointment with the ruling. I have always upheld the values of integrity and dignity in professional interactions, and I deeply believe in fostering safe and inclusive workplaces for all. The recent verdict is deeply distressing to me. While I respect the legal process and the institutions that (1/4) — Moonis Alvi (@alvimoonis) July 31, 2025 'I have always maintained professionalism and integrity in all workplace relationships,' he said. 'The recent verdict is extremely distressing. I respect the legal system, though the outcome does not reflect the reality of my experience.' Alvi added that he is reviewing the decision with legal advisors and intends to appeal.
Business Recorder
19 hours ago
- Business
- Business Recorder
CCP successfully clears backlog of pending cases by over 40pc
ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has successfully cleared backlog of pending cases by over 40 percent since assumption of charge of CCP Chairman by Dr Kabir Ahmed Sidhu in August 2023. The CCP has made significant progress in reducing its legal backlog and recovering penalties, marking a major turnaround in the enforcement of competition law. When the new management took charge in August 2023, the CCP faced 567 pending cases across different courts. Through early hearing applications and aggressive follow-up, 223 cases have since been decided, cutting the backlog by more than 40 percent. The biggest relief came in the Competition Appellate Tribunal (CAT), where 121 cases were decided out of 210, bringing down pendency by 58 percent. The Lahore High Court decided 39 cases, reducing backlog by 78 percent, while the Sindh High Court disposed of 40 cases, a 61 percent cut. The Islamabad High Court decided 13 cases, lowering pendency by 43 percent. At the Supreme Court, 11 cases were decided, and 171 cases challenging CCP's mandate have been clubbed for a single hearing. The resolution of cases has enabled the CCP to recover imposed penalties. In the past year alone, the Commission recovered PKR 360 million, surpassing the total PKR 201 million collected since its establishment in 2007. One of the landmark judgments was delivered by the Supreme Court of Pakistan in the Dalda Foods vs CCP case, which strengthened the CCP's enforcement capacity. The apex court unanimously upheld the Commission's statutory powers to gather information and conduct inquiries under Section 36 of the Competition Act, 2010. The Court ruled that companies are bound to comply with CCP directives and that the Commission is not required to provide detailed reasoning before launching an inquiry. Similarly, in a case on alleged cartelization in the poultry sector, the Lahore High Court upheld CCP's authority to pursue investigations into price-fixing. Justice Jawad Hassan stressed that show-cause notices cannot be prematurely challenged in High Courts and must first go through CCP's adjudication process, reaffirming the regulator's autonomy. A major breakthrough that helped the swift resolution of cases was the revival of the Competition Appellate Tribunal, after the appointment of Justice Sajjad Ali Shah as Chairman with members Dr Faiz Elahi Memon and Asim Akram. The tribunal has disposed of 121 cases, leaving only 89 pending, and delivered rulings that have both reduced penalties and clarified key points of law. Notable decisions by CAT include upholding fines on Reckitt Benckiser (Strepsils), PVMA, ICAP, and British Lyceum, while reducing penalties on PREMA Milk, Diamond Paints, 3N Lifemed, and Pakistan Steel Mills. In the high-profile Sugar Mills cartel case involving Rs 44 billion, the tribunal remanded the matter back to CCP, ruling that the Chair's casting vote was invalid. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Time of India
3 days ago
- General
- Time of India
DTC says no waterbody exists where Najafgarh bus terminal land is, seeks vacation of stay on fresh construction
New Delhi: After National Green Tribunal directed Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) not to carry out any fresh construction in southwest Delhi's Najafgarh, the latter claimed that no waterbody exists on the land on which the terminal is built. It requested NGT to vacate the stay. NGT is hearing a plea filed by two residents who have alleged that the land on which the Najafgarh Bus Terminal is operating is a wetland and has been encroached upon by Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC). They have also alleged that DTC is now constructing a new terminal on the wetland, which is a violation of the Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2010. You Can Also Check: Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi In a report dated July 3, the sub-divisional magistrate (Najafgarh) said that at present, the terminal stands on that land, and the recorded "johar", or village pond, is encroached upon by DTC. "The subject land is recorded as 'johar' in the revenue records under the ownership of the gram sabha. The land was urbanised in 1963 and later allotted by DDA to DTC. The construction on the said land appears to be carried out without obtaining the necessary environmental clearances, such as change of land use and forest NOC, in violation of Wetlands Rules, 2017," the SDM said in his report. The NGT, in an order dated July 4, asked \DTC not to carry out any fresh construction. However, DTC, in a separate report dated July 22, claimed that the terminal was constructed over 20 years ago and the terminal's revamp was announced in 2019. "The nearest wetland to the Najafgarh Bus Terminal is behind the terminal and is under the ownership of the SDMC (now MCD). It is prayed that the stay order dated July 2, 2025, be vacated," DTC said.
Hindustan Times
24-07-2025
- Hindustan Times
Ludhiana MC commissioner served contempt notice by NGT over green belt encroachment
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued a contempt notice to the municipal commissioner of Ludhiana and directed him to appear in person before the tribunal during the next hearing. The notice was issued in response to a contempt petition filed by members of the Public Action Committee (PAC), accusing the commissioner of failing to comply with the tribunal's earlier orders regarding restoration of green belt land in Sarabha Nagar and Model Town Extension. In July, the tribunal had directed the commissioner to restore the green belt areas and submit a compliance report. (HT Photo) The tribunal warned that if the commissioner fails to justify the non-compliance, he may face prosecution under Section 26 of the NGT Act, 2010. The bench also said that arrest and detention in civil prison and imposition of environmental compensation on the MC could be considered for the damage caused due to encroachments and delay in remediation. PAC members Kapil Arora and Vikas Arora said they had initially filed a case highlighting illegal construction by the MC on the green belt of Leisure Valley in Sarabha Nagar, including a Zone-D extension office and a scrap yard. They also raised the issue of encroachments in Model Town Extension. In July, the Tribunal had directed the commissioner to restore the green belt areas and submit a compliance report. However, the residents' body alleged that only partial demolition took place and the report submitted was incomplete, leading the bench to reopen the case. On January 13 this year, the tribunal had already warned that failure to implement its orders was punishable under the law and could lead to coercive action. PAC also informed that another contempt petition is pending before the tribunal against the construction of a library on park land at Dholewal Chowk, and orders in that case are awaited.
Kuwait Times
23-07-2025
- Health
- Kuwait Times
Kuwait praised for progressive steps in disability rights
KUWAIT: Chairwoman of the Kuwaiti Association for Parents of Persons with Disabilities and member of the United Nations Committee of Experts on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, Rehab Borsley, has lauded recent decisions granting persons with disabilities — who are children of Kuwaiti women — lifelong treatment as Kuwaiti citizens. She described the move as a significant victory for the rights of persons with disabilities and a direct implementation of Article 3 of Kuwait's Disability Law No. 8 of 2010. In a press statement, Borsley emphasized that these decisions go beyond fulfilling legal obligations, representing a reaffirmation of Kuwait's humanitarian leadership in the field of disability rights. 'Kuwait has long enacted progressive laws that not only ensure rights and protections for persons with disabilities, but in many aspects, exceed the provisions of the International Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities,' she said. Borsley underscored the importance of continued collaboration between government institutions and civil society organizations to support and empower persons with disabilities. 'We must intensify efforts to provide an inclusive and supportive environment that enhances the quality of life for people with disabilities and ensures their integration as active members of society,' she noted. She also pointed to the global benchmarks set by the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of 2015 and the forthcoming Third Global Disability Summit in Germany in 2025, stressing the need for Kuwait to continue its pioneering efforts in line with these international aspirations. Borsley highlighted Kuwait's ongoing work to improve healthcare, social services, education, culture, and sports opportunities for people with disabilities, while also strengthening their psychological and social well-being. She affirmed that these efforts aim to unlock their full potential, empower them to achieve self-realization, and create an enabling environment that recognizes them as essential partners in building a 'New Kuwait.'
