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Sindh High Court Conditionally Reinstates BISP Employees Amid Fund Misuse Allegations
Sindh High Court reinstates BISP employees accused of fund misuse—conditionally. Inquiry must conclude in 3 months or salaries will resume. Court says reinstatement doesn’t bar investigation.
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by News Desk
2025-05-27
Sindh High Court Conditionally Reinstates BISP Employees Amid Fund Misuse Allegations

The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Monday conditionally reinstated employees of the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) who were previously dismissed over alleged irregularities in fund distribution.

The court’s ruling came during the hearing of petitions filed by the dismissed employees, attended by the public prosecutor and other relevant officials.

Allegations and Defense

According to arguments presented by the public prosecutor, the employees had been terminated on charges of allocating BISP funds to their wives and close relatives. The action was deemed a conflict of interest and misuse of authority.

However, the legal representative for the employees argued that their actions did not exceed legal boundaries. The lawyer claimed the beneficiaries were eligible under the income threshold and that no law explicitly prohibits deserving relatives of BISP employees from receiving aid.

“Their salaries were below the threshold for BISP eligibility. No benefit was unlawfully derived,” the counsel stated.

Court’s Conditional Verdict

The SHC reinstated the employees with strict conditions, ordering an official inquiry into the allegations. The court directed that the inquiry be concluded within three months.

Until the completion of this inquiry, the employees will not receive salaries. However, the court clarified that if the inquiry is not completed within the stipulated time, the employees’ salaries must be resumed.

Implications

This ruling provides temporary relief to BISP employees while upholding the need for transparency and accountability in Pakistan’s premier social safety net program. The SHC emphasized that reinstatement does not shield the employees from investigation.

The Benazir Income Support Programme is a flagship welfare initiative aimed at supporting low-income families across the country, and any mishandling or misuse of its resources is viewed seriously by both the judiciary and government watchdogs.

 
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