The provincial mediator of Sindh ordered the immediate withdrawal of the chief executive officer of K-Electric, Moonis Alvi, and inflicted a fine of 2.5 million rupees after having recognized him guilty of harassment at work.
The ordinance came in response to a complaint filed by Mahreen Aziz Khan, former consultant and the first woman of the company CXO since the start of its restructuring of companies in 2009. The complaint, filed in November 2020, under the protection of the harassment of women to the employment law, accused alvi of harassment and creation of a hostile environment.
In his verdict, judge (RETD) Shahnawaz Tariq, who chaired the case, said that Alvi had committed harassment and caused psychological distress to Khan and his team.
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“The accused No. 1 Moonis Abdullah Alvi committed harassment, created a hostile environment and provoked mental agony at the workplace at the complainant Mahreen Aziz Khan and his team,” said the decision, citing article 2 h) of the law.
The Ombudsman ordered the withdrawal of Alvi from service under article 4 (ii) (d) (d) of the law and ordered him to pay the fine within one month. In the event of non-compliance, the verdict allows the entry of its mobile and immovable assets, and the blocking of its national identity card and its passport.
Three other people – Ricewan Dallal (head of the chief people), Col (R) Wahid Asghar (Head of Security), and Khalid Rafi (member of the Board of Directors, HR Committee) – were also appointed in the initial complaint but were released due to the lack of evidence.
“In the absence of direct evidence, the allegations against the three co-accused could not be supported,” said the decision.
In a shared declaration on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Alvi expressed his disappointment with regard to the decision.
I have always confirmed the values of integrity and dignity in professional interactions, and I deeply believe in the promotion of safe and inclusive workplaces for all.
The recent verdict is deeply painful for 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 labor relationships,” he said. “The recent verdict is extremely painful. I respect the legal system, although the result does not reflect the reality of my experience. ”
Alvi added that he was examining the decision with the legal advisers and intended to appeal.
