Chief Justice Questions Allocation of Funds: Are People Benefitting or Just Salaries?
Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail inquired whether all the requisite procedures were followed during the appointment.
During a hearing, Chief Justice of Pakistan questioned the allocation of funds, emphasizing whether the public is truly benefitting from government expenditures. He raised concerns regarding the allocation of resources towards salaries rather than addressing critical issues such as roads, water, and electricity provision.
The Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa along with Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail and Justice Naqeebullah Achakzai, held a hearing in Karachi regarding the dismissal request of employees from the Hyderabad Development Authority. The applicant argued that they were regular employees, not contractual workers.
Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail inquired whether all the requisite procedures were followed during the appointment, stating that the court was unaware of the qualifications possessed by the employees. The court clarified that the employees were contractual workers, urging them to review their appointment letters.
Expressing concern over the increasing number of government employees, Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa questioned the government’s priorities, highlighting the apparent focus on hiring personnel rather than serving the public. He emphasized the need for transparency in government actions and questioned the legality of appointments made under the President and Governor’s package.
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The lawyer representing the applicants informed the court that recruitments were made during the tenure of former President General Pervez Musharraf under a specific package. In response, Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa remarked that foundations built on flawed principles are destined to fail.
He further emphasized the importance of considering the concerns of the province’s residents, urging a focus on addressing their needs rather than solely prioritizing government employment. The court rejected the dismissal request of Hyderabad Development Authority employees.
