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President Dr. Arif Alvi addressing an awareness event “16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence and Harassment of Women” organized by the Federal Ombudsperson Secretariat for Protection Against Harassment (FOSPAH) at Aiwan-e-Sadr
APP12-051223ISLAMABAD: December 05 - APP13-051223ISLAMABAD: December 05 - APP14-051223ISLAMABAD: December 05 - President Dr. Arif Alvi in a group photo with the participants of awareness event "16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence and Harassment of Women" organized by the Federal Ombudsperson Secretariat for Protection Against Harassment (FOSPAH) at Aiwan-e-Sadr.
Harassment-free workspace vital for women’s financial empowerment: President
ISLAMABAD, Dec 5 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Tuesday terming financially-empowered women an important contributor to socio-economic development said their emancipation necessitated a harassment-free environment at workplaces. “The State and the society need to provide every woman a safe and secure space in public and domestic domains where they could thrive amid equal opportunities,”… Continue reading Harassment-free workspace vital for women’s financial empowerment: President
President dismisses false harassment complaint against DG National Assembly
ISLAMABAD, Jul 25 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi has dismissed a false workplace harassment complaint against the Director General of the National Assembly Secretariat (NAS) by a female employee, saying that no one was allowed to abuse the process of law. He observed that the female employee could not prove the charges of harassment at… Continue reading President dismisses false harassment complaint against DG National Assembly
FOSPAH conducts assessment to investigate treatment with women prisoners in Kot Lakhpat Jail
ISLAMABAD, Jul 04 (APP): The Federal Ombudsperson for Protection of Women Against Harassment (FOSPAH) at Workplace, Ms. Fauzia Viqar, conducted an assessment to investigate the treatment of women prisoners in Central Jail Kot Lakhpat, Lahore. The Federal Ombudsperson for Protection of Women Against Harassment (FOSPAH) at Workplace is an autonomous body dedicated to safeguarding the… Continue reading FOSPAH conducts assessment to investigate treatment with women prisoners in Kot Lakhpat Jail
President directs DC Islamabad to restore possession of elderly woman’s plot
ISLAMABAD, Jan 13 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi has directed the deputy commissioner (DC) Islamabad to restore the possession of 10-marla property to an elderly lady, whose property had been allegedly occupied by land grabbers in Bara Kahu area. The president upheld the orders of the Federal Ombudsman for Protection Against Harassment of Women at… Continue reading President directs DC Islamabad to restore possession of elderly woman’s plot
President directs FOSPAH to probe into an alleged ICT Police workplace harassment case
ISLAMABAD, May 14 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi has directed the Federal Ombudsman for Protection against Harassment of Women at Workplace (FOSPAH) to conduct an inquiry into the matter of alleged harassment of a female employee by another employee of the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) Police and conclude the proceedings within 90 days. While… Continue reading President directs FOSPAH to probe into an alleged ICT Police workplace harassment case
President directs FOSPAH to afford hearing opportunity in alleged harassment case
ISLAMABAD, Apr 09 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi has directed the Federal Ombudsman for Protection against Harassment of Women at Workplace (FOSPAH) to decide the matter of alleged sexual harassment at Air University, Islamabad afresh by affording opportunity of hearing to both the parties. The president noted that the Ombudsman had previously not given an… Continue reading President directs FOSPAH to afford hearing opportunity in alleged harassment case
President appoints Fauzia Waqar as Federal Ombudsman for protection against workplace harassment
ISLAMABAD, Feb 28 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Tuesday appointed Fauzia Waqar as Federal Ombudsman for Protection against Harassment at Workplace. The president made the new appointment after the completion of the tenure of former Federal Ombudsman for Protection against Harassment at Workplace Kashmala Tariq. The appointment has been made in accordance with Section… Continue reading President appoints Fauzia Waqar as Federal Ombudsman for protection against workplace harassment
President orders restoration of property to a woman citizen
ISLAMABAD, Jan 31(APP): President Dr Arif Alvi has upheld the orders of the Federal Ombudsman for Protection against Harassment of Women (FOSPAH), and directed the restoration of a valuable property of a female citizen of Islamabad through the appointment of a local commission. The order asked for its vacation from the illegal occupation, breaking open… Continue reading President orders restoration of property to a woman citizen
President rejects appeal of accused in workplace sexual harassment case
ISLAMABAD, Jan 13 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi has rejected the appeal of a person accused of sexual harassment at workplace and referred the case back to the Federal Ombudsman Secretariat for Protection Against Harassment at Workplace (FOSPAH) for final adjudication after appraisal of the evidence. While deciding on an appeal filed by the accused,… Continue reading President rejects appeal of accused in workplace sexual harassment case
President upholds order to grant due share to sisters in inherited property
ISLAMABAD, Dec 27 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi has upheld the orders of the Federal Ombudsman for Protection against Harassment of Women at Workplace (FOSPAH) to grant four sisters their due share in the inherited property belonging to their deceased father after putting the property for open auction or sale and the proceeds to be… Continue reading President upholds order to grant due share to sisters in inherited property
President upholds dismissal from service, penalty of two Commissionerate Afghan Refugees officials
ISLAMABAD, Oct 8 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi has upheld the penalty of “dismissal from service” and a fine of Rs 500,000 each to the Chief Finance Officer (CFO) and Project Director (PD) of the Commissionerate Afghan Refugees, Peshawar after the charges of committing sexual harassment against two female colleagues were proved against them. While… Continue reading President upholds dismissal from service, penalty of two Commissionerate Afghan Refugees officials
President Arif Alvi addressing the launching ceremony of Federal Ombudsperson for Protection Against Harassment (FOSPAH)’s Annual Report at Aiwan-e-Sadr
APP46-090922 ISLAMABAD: APP47-090922 ISLAMABAD: September 09 - President Arif Alvi addressing the launching ceremony of Federal Ombudsperson for Protection Against Harassment (FOSPAH)'s Annual Report at Aiwan-e-Sadr. APP
Federal Ombudsman for Protection Against Harassment (FOSPAH) Kashmala Khan presenting FOSPAH’s Annual Report 2020-2021 at Parliament House.
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Culprit drying laundry at the MoCC advised to use clothing line: Amin
ISLAMABAD, May 01 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Climate Change on Saturday took to Twitter to announce that the culprit drying laundry at the Ministry of Climate Change (MoCC) was advised to use clothing line for the purpose other than railing of the office corridors. This sustainable drying was being done by… Continue reading Culprit drying laundry at the MoCC advised to use clothing line: Amin
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