The order came in response to a complaint filed by Mahreen Aziz Khan, a former consultant and the company’s first female CxO since its corporate restructuring began in 2009. The complaint, lodged in November 2020 under the Protection Against Harassment of Women at the Workplace Act, 2010, accused Alvi of harassment and creating a hostile environment.
In his verdict, Justice (retd) Shahnawaz Tariq, who presided over the case, stated that Alvi had committed harassment and caused psychological distress to Khan and her team.
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“Accused No.1 Moonis Abdullah Alvi has committed harassment, created hostile environment and caused mental agony at the workplace to the complainant Mahreen Aziz Khan and her team,” the ruling said, citing Section 2(h) of the Act.
The Ombudsman ordered Alvi’s removal from service under Section 4(ii)(d) of the Act and directed him to pay the fine within one month. In case of non-compliance, the verdict allows for the seizure of his movable and immovable assets, and the blocking of his national identity card and passport.
Three other individuals — Rizwan Dallal (Chief People Officer), Col (R) Wahid Asghar (Chief of Security), and Khalid Rafi (Board Member, HR Committee) — were also named in the original complaint but were discharged due to lack of evidence.
“In the absence of direct evidence, the allegations against the three co-accused could not be substantiated,” the ruling said.
In a statement shared on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Alvi expressed disappointment with the ruling.
I have always upheld the values of integrity and dignity in professional interactions, and I deeply believe in fostering safe and inclusive workplaces for all.
The recent verdict is deeply distressing to me. While I respect the legal process and the institutions that
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— Moonis Alvi (@alvimoonis) July 31, 2025
“I have always maintained professionalism and integrity in all workplace relationships,” he said. “The recent verdict is extremely distressing. I respect the legal system, though the outcome does not reflect the reality of my experience.”
Alvi added that he is reviewing the decision with legal advisors and intends to appeal.