KARACHI – July 2025: In a landmark decision, Provincial Ombudsman for Harassment, Sindh, Justice (R) Shah Nawaz Tariq, has ordered the removal of K-Electric CEO Moonis Alvi and imposed a fine of Rs 2.5 million after allegations of workplace harassment were found to be substantiated.
The complaint was filed by Mehreen Zehra, former Chief Marketing Officer at K-Electric, who accused Alvi of harassment and mental distress during her consultancy with the company, which began in 2019. Following a thorough investigation, the Ombudsman directed Alvi’s removal and mandated that the penalty be paid within one month.
The Ombudsman further warned that non-compliance would result in the seizure of Moonis Alvi’s movable and immovable assets, and potentially the blocking of his national identity card and passport.
The decision sets a rare precedent for corporate accountability in Pakistan’s private sector, reinforcing the importance of workplace ethics and legal redress mechanisms.
Earlier this month, K-Electric’s Board of Directors had re-appointed Moonis Alvi as CEO, effective July 30, 2025. Alvi, who joined the company in 2008, previously served as CFO, Company Secretary, and Head of Treasury before assuming the CEO role in 2018.
K-Electric, a public listed and vertically integrated utility company, was privatized in 2005. Its majority shares (66.4%) are held by KES Power, with stakeholders including Al-Jomaih Power Limited (Saudi Arabia) and National Industries Group (Kuwait). The Government of Pakistan holds a 24.36% stake, with the remainder listed as free float shares.
