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Express Tribune
01-08-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
SLIC officer penalised for online abuse
In a defining moment for digital accountability and workplace justice, President Asif Ali Zardari has upheld the decision of the Federal Ombudsperson for Protection Against Harassment of Women at Workplace (FOSPAH) in a high-profile case involving sexual harassment via digital platforms at the State Life Insurance Corporation of Pakistan (SLIC). The complainant, Urooj Wahid, had filed a complaint under the Protection Against Harassment of Women at the Workplace Act, 2010, alleging inappropriate and unsolicited messages from Kamran Channa, Assistant General Manager, which included sexually suggestive comments. While Kamran admitted to sending the messages, he contested the findings of FOSPAH, which had imposed the major penalty of removal from service along with a fine of Rs300,000. Channa filed a representation with the President of Pakistan. According to the spokesperson for FOSPAH, upon personal appearance at the hearing before the president, Channa expressed unreserved regret and issued a public apology to both Urooj and her mother, without presenting any further defence. The president, after hearing both parties and acknowledging the complainant's mental and professional hardship, affirmed the factual findings of harassment, converting the penalty of removal from service into compulsory retirement, citing Channa's 29 years of previously unblemished service as a mitigating factor. However, in a powerful gesture of support for survivors, the President enhanced the compensation to Rs1million, recognising the mental trauma and forced resignation endured by Urooj.
Business Recorder
24-06-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
TDAP and FOSPAH organise seminar on Workplace Harassment Act
KARACHI: The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), in collaboration with the Federal Ombudsman Secretariat for Protection against Harassment (FOSPAH), successfully conducted an awareness seminar on the Workplace Harassment Act at the TDAP Head Office in Karachi. The seminar aimed to educate TDAP officers and officials on the Protection Against Harassment of Women at the Workplace Act, 2010, highlighting the legal framework, complaint mechanisms, and preventive measures to foster a safe and respectful work environment. Sabika Shah, Regional Head (Sindh) of FOSPAH, served as the keynote speaker, delivering an insightful session on the legal provisions, procedural guidelines, and institutional responsibilities under the law. The interactive discussion emphasized the importance of awareness, reporting protocols, and organizational accountability in combating workplace harassment. This initiative underscores TDAP and FOSPAH's shared commitment to promoting gender-sensitive workplaces and ensuring compliance with national laws. By empowering employees with knowledge and resources, the seminar reinforced a culture of dignity, safety, and zero tolerance for harassment. Sheryar Taj, Secretary of TDAP, commended the initiative, emphasizing its importance in fostering a comfortable and harassment-free workplace environment. He also presented commemorative shields during the closing ceremony. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
