On August 1, 2025, the Sindh High Court suspended the Provincial Ombudsman’s order to remove K-Electric CEO Moonis Alvi and imposed a fine of Rs2.5 million for harassing a female employee.
The court has issued notices to the relevant parties, requesting responses within a week. Additionally, it directed Alvi to deposit the fine while reviewing his petition that challenges the ombudsman’s jurisdiction.
Barrister Abid Zuberi, who is representing Alvi, argued that K-Electric operates in multiple regions, including Hub and Windar, and is therefore considered an inter-provincial entity under federal laws. As such, it is not subject to the authority of the Provincial Ombudsman for Protection Against Harassment. The court will move forward after receiving submissions from all parties in order to assess the legal scope of the ombudsman.
Read: Sindh Ombudsman Orders Removal of K-Electric CEO Moonis Alvi for Harassment
On July 31, 2025, Provincial Ombudsman Justice (retd) Shahnawaz Tariq ordered the removal of Alvi. He imposed a fine of Rs 2.5 million after substantiating harassment allegations made by Mehreen Zehra, K-Electric’s former Chief Marketing Officer, who was hired for consultancy in 2019. The ombudsman warned that if the fine remained unpaid within a month, he would initiate asset seizure and block Alvi’s CNIC and passport.
The ombudsman’s ruling was a significant advance in corporate accountability, highlighting workplace ethics. The court’s suspension underscores ongoing debates about jurisdictional boundaries in harassment cases. This outcome could set a precedent for other similar high-profile cases in Pakistan.
