ISLAMABAD: (Nadeem Ch) A major contractual dispute has erupted at the Health Services Academy (HSA), an institution under the Ministry of National Health Services, with allegations of financial misconduct, violation of agreements, and bureaucratic delays pushing a contractor’s company to the brink of collapse.
In a detailed complaint to the Federal Minister for NHSR&C, Mr. Muhammad Imran Javed, sole proprietor of Elisha Techno Solutions (ETS), has accused HSA’s Vice Chancellor, Dr. Shehzad Ali Khan, and Director BIC, Mr. Naseer Mehmood Aalia, of deliberately withholding payments exceeding Rs. 21.1 million for completed projects, thereby violating a formal contract and causing severe financial distress.
The Core Allegation: Solar Project & Diverted Payments
The primary conflict stems from a contract (F/B) signed on June 15, 2025, for a 400 kW on-grid solar power system at HSA’s Mehmood (Aalia) campus. According to the complaint, ETS successfully installed and made operational the first 150 kW phase at the HSA Admin Block as per the agreement, which stipulated monthly payments before the 10th of each month.
However, when work began on the second phase at the Women’s Hostel, Mr. Javed alleges that VC Dr. Shehzad Ali Khan and Director Naseer Mehmood Aalia “stopped our organization from starting the installation,” a move he claims is a direct violation of the contract. Shockingly, the complaint states that despite ETS’s work and investment, payments for the operational solar system were directed to Mr. Naseer Mehmood Aalia instead.
“The Vice Chancellor involved our capital and technical expertise but did not make payment,” Javed states in his letter. He further alleges that Dr. Khan, who was contractually bound to act as an internal arbitrator under clause-14, pressured ETS to “settle the matter with Mr. Naseer Mehmood Aalia and withdraw the contract in his favour.”
Pattern of Alleged Misconduct: Two Other Projects Cited
The complaint outlines two other projects where a similar pattern allegedly occurred:
1. Maryam Nawaz Health & Wellness Center: ETS undertook renovation work at seven sites under a separate contract, investing approximately Rs. 3 million. The work was allegedly halted abruptly in June 2025, and the project was given to Mr. Aalia. When ETS sought reimbursement, they were reportedly asked for a Rs. 2 million payment to “restore” the project.
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2. HSA Health Complex (Dental Hospital): Contacted by Mr. Aalia for renovation work at a building on Radio Pakistan premises, ETS completed the work but only received partial payment. The project stalled after Radio Pakistan banned work due to HSA’s alleged non-payment of building rent. When pursuing payment at HSA, the Treasurer, Mr. Naveed Iqbal, reportedly advised Javed to “settle with Mr. Aalia,” revealing that “Mr. Naseer Mehmood Aalia has already received all pending monthly payments.”
Bureaucratic Indifference and Lack of Response
Frustrated by the lack of action, the complainant sought intervention from higher authorities. When approached for this story, Dr. Shehzad Ali Khan, the VC of HSA, declined to comment or present his position on the serious allegations.
Furthermore, inquiries made to the Ministry of Health revealed a concerning delay. Joint Secretary (Admin) Salahuddin confirmed that a response had been sought from HSA. However, it was disclosed that the application from the contractor has been lying unattended for over two months on the desk of the female assistant to the Joint Secretary Health, despite directives from the Federal Minister’s office for its processing.
Appeal for Intervention
With his company facing immense financial strain, Muhammad Imran Javed has urgently appealed to the Federal Minister to intervene, hold a hearing, and direct the payment of the outstanding Rs. 21.1 million dues. The case highlights the vulnerabilities of small businesses in contractual engagements with state-run institutions and raises questions about governance and financial accountability within the health ministry’s attached departments.
The Ministry of NHSR&C and HSA have yet to issue an official statement on the matter.
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