HSA Deputy Director Booked for Vehicle Theft Amid Allegations of Embezzlement and Blackmail

Islamabad — A major controversy has erupted at the Health Services Academy (HSA) as its Deputy Director, Dr. Ayesha, faces serious criminal charges including vehicle theft, financial misconduct, and attempted blackmail. An FIR has been officially registered at Shahzad Town Police Station, intensifying internal tensions at the federal institution.

According to reliable sources, Dr. Ayesha allegedly took possession of an official vehicle without authorization. This incident, however, is only one part of a broader dispute within the academy involving mutual accusations between her and the Vice Chancellor (VC) of HSA.

Background of the Dispute

Insiders reveal that Dr. Ayesha had previously been accused of embezzling millions of rupees from funds allocated for various HSA projects. In what many interpret as a retaliatory move, she later lodged an FIR against the Vice Chancellor, accusing him of corruption and misconduct — a move seen by some as a strategy to exert pressure or engage in blackmail.

Two separate FIRs have now been filed against Dr. Ayesha, one pertaining to financial irregularities and the other concerning the unauthorized use of an official vehicle.

Escalating Tensions

• The case has exposed deep fractures within HSA’s administrative structure.

• Allegations from both sides are being investigated by the police, who have confirmed the FIR registration but have withheld further comment, citing the sensitivity of the ongoing inquiry.

• HSA officials have declined to make public statements, pointing to legal limitations and internal review processes.

Broader Implications

This unfolding scandal sheds light on systemic governance challenges within Pakistan’s public health institutions. Legal experts believe the outcome of this case could set an important precedent for dealing with internal disputes and allegations of corruption in government-run academies and institutions.

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Next Steps

• Law enforcement agencies are actively probing both the car theft and financial fraud allegations.

• The HSA Board is expected to hold an emergency session to address the matter and consider interim measures to restore institutional integrity.

As investigations continue, public and professional scrutiny of the HSA’s internal operations is likely to intensify, raising urgent questions about transparency and accountability in the public health sector.