Sindh ombudsman orders removal of K-Electric CEO Moonis Alvi on harassment charges

KARACHI: The Sindh ombudsman has ordered the removal of K-Electric CEO Syed Moonis Alvi from office and imposed a fine of Rs2.5 million after finding him guilty of harassing the company’s former chief marketing officer.

The verdict, a copy of which is available with HUM News English, was issued by Sindh Ombudsman for the Protection against Harassment of Women at the Workplace Justice (retd) Shah.

He ruled that “Moonis Abdullah Alvi has committed harassment, created hostile environment and caused mental agony at the workplace to the complainant,” and ordered to remove him from his service “instantly.”

The harassment complaint was filed by Mehreen Aziz Khan under section 8 of the Protection against Harassment of Women at the Workplace Act, 2010.

The ombudsman also directed the authorities to seize Alvi’s movable and immovable assets and block his national identity card and passport if he fails to pay the fine within a month.

“The fine amount shall be paid to the complainant Mahreen Aziz Khan as compensation through the Registrar of this office within 30 days from passing of this order, without fail,” the verdict reads.

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Complainant Mehreen Aziz Khan, who was hired by K-Electric as a consultant in 2019, had also nominated KE’s Chief People Officer (HR) Rizwan Dallia, Chief of Security KE Col (R) Wahid Asghar, and Member of the Board of Directors and Chairman Board HR Committee KE Khalid Rafi for “causing harassment, intimidation and mental agony.”

However, they were discharged from the allegations of harassment as the ombudsman found “no direct evidence” against them for committing harassment to the complainant.

Verdict ‘deeply distressing’, says Moonis Alvi

Moonis Alvi — who was reappointed as CEO by the K-Electric’s board of directors effective from July 30, 2025 — describe the verdict as “deeply distressing” in a series of posts on X.

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

He stated that he has always upheld professionalism, integrity, and safe, inclusive workplaces. While he expressed respect for legal processes, Alvi said the findings “do not reflect the truth” he experienced.

He added that he was reviewing the judgment with his legal counsel and intended to file an appeal. “I remain committed to ensuring that the truth is fully brought to light, through all lawful means available,” he stated, thanking colleagues and supporters for standing by him.