The defender of the Provincial People of Sindh ordered the immediate elimination of the executive director of K-Electric, Moonis Alvi, and imposed a fine of RS2.5 million after finding him guilty of harassment in the workplace.
The order occurred in response to a complaint filed by Mahreen Aziz Khan, a former consultant and the company’s first CXO woman from her corporate restructuring began in 2009. The complaint, presented in November 2020 under the protection against women’s harassment in the workplace, 2010, accused Alvi de Haressment and created a hostile environment.
In his verdict, justice (retd) Shahnawaz Tariq, who presided over the case, declared that Alvi had committed harassment and caused Khan and his team psychological anguish.
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“The defendant No.1 Moonis Abdullah Alvi has committed harassment, created a hostile atmosphere and caused mental agony in the workplace to the plaintiff Mahreen Aziz Khan and his team,” said the ruling, citing section 2 (h) of the law.
The Ombudsman ordered the elimination of Alvi from the service under section 4 (ii) (d) of the law and ordered him to pay the fine within a month. In case of non -compliance, the verdict allows the seizure of its mobile and immovable assets, and the blockade of its national identity card and passport.
Three other people, Rizwan Dallal (people director), Col (R) Wahid Asghar (Security Chief) and Khalid Rafi (Member of the Board, Human Resources Committee), were also appointed in the original complaint, but were discharged due to the lack of evidence.
“In the absence of direct evidence, accusations against the three embedded could not be justified,” said the ruling.
In a shared statement on the social media platform X (previously Twitter), Alvi expressed its disappointment with the ruling.
I have always confirmed the values of integrity and dignity in professional interactions, and I think deeply in promoting safe and inclusive workplaces for all.
The recent verdict is deeply distressing for me. While respecting the legal process and institutions that
(1/4)– Moonis Alvi (@alvimoonis) July 31, 2025
“I have always maintained professionalism and integrity in all labor relations,” he said. “The recent verdict is extremely distressing. I respect the legal system, although the result does not reflect the reality of my experience.”
Alvi added that he is reviewing the decision with legal advisors and intends to appeal.
