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A distinguished delegation from the Tax Ombudsman Services of Tanzania (TOST), led by Hon. Erastus Viecent Mtui, visited FOSPAH in Islamabad. They were briefed on FOSPAH’s mandate to protect against harassment, safeguard women’s property rights, and ensure gender-sensitive redress. The delegation expressed appreciation for Pakistan’s institutional model and emphasized the importance of establishing a similar Ombudsperson institution in Tanzania.FOSPAH and the National Assembly’s Special Committee on Gender Mainstreaming held their 19th meeting in Islamabad today, chaired by Dr. Nafisa Shah.The FOSPAH Sindh team engaged with AGPR employees in Karachi, where every voice was heard and every concern was addressed with due respect and care.

FOSPAH’s Mandate

1. Protection against Harassment of Women at the Workplace Act, 2010 (Act of 2010)

Federal Ombudsperson Secretariat for Protection Against Harassment (FOSPAH) is operating as an autonomous quasi-judicial statutory body established under the “Protection against Harassment of Women at the Workplace Act, 2010 (Act of 2010),” with the primary mandate of safeguarding individuals against workplace harassment.

2. Enforcement of Women's Property Rights Act, 2020

FOSPAH has also been entrusted with additional responsibilities through the “Enforcement of Women's Property Rights Act, 2020,” empowering it to adjudicate cases pertaining to women's legal rights in properties situated in Islamabad Capital Territory. FOSPAH's unwavering commitment to a harassment-free workplace revolves around cultivating a secure work environment devoid of abuse, violence, intimidation, and discrimination.

Daily Cause List

Date Case Parties
4/27/2026 FOH-HQR-H/0045/2026 Mr. Akbar Ali vs
2/19/2026 FOH-KHI/521/2025 Fehmida Siyal vs Asma Ali
2/19/2026 FOH-KHI/521/2025 Fehmida Siyal vs Asma Ali
2/19/2026 FOH-KHI/521/2025 Fehmida Siyal vs Asma Ali
2/13/2026 Restoration application No. 24/2025 Ms. Beenish Imran vs Management Koh-e-Noor Mills
2/13/2026 FOH-HQR-H/0640/2025 Ms. Maryam Altaf vs Mr. Jawad Ullah Khan
2/13/2026 FOH-ONL-P/0040/2025 Ms. Nujbah Mirza vs Mr. Zeeshan Akram and others
2/13/2026 FOH-HQR-H/0664/2025 Ms. Iffat Naureen vs Mr. Ali Asghar and others
2/13/2026 FOH-HQR-P/0520/2022 Ms. Bushra Tabish vs Mr. Muhammad Abid Ali and others
2/13/2026 FOH-ONL-H/00806/2025 Ms. Ermaya Afshain Afzal vs Management, Times Consultant

Latest Judgements

  • NISHA MAKHIJA vs. ZULFIQAR ALI AND OTHERS

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  • Sanam Junejo vs. Muhammad Rasheed Malik

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  • Syed Basit Ali vs. State Bank of Pakistan and Others

Syed Basit Ali vs State Bank of Pakistan and Others

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  • Sana Humayoun vs. Bilal Khan

Sana Humayoun vs Bilal Khan

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  • Ms. Faryal Abdul Wahid vs. Raja Qamar Uz Zaman & Others

Final Order u/s 5 of the Enforcement of Women’s Property Rights Act, 2020

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  • Ms. Sana Humayun vs. Mr. Bilal Khan

The present complaint has been filed by Ms. Sana Humayun Khan (hereinafter referred to as the Complainant) under the Protection Against Harassment of Women at the Workplace Act, 2010, alleging harassment in the form of gender-based discrimination, coercive conduct, and creation of a hostile environment by Mr. Bilal Khan (hereinafter referred to as the Accused), who is admittedly associated with the management of Capital Residencia through Solution Services, Islamabad (hereinafter referred to as the Management).

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  • Syed Basit Ali vs. State Bank of Pakistan & Others

This order shall decide the objections raised in the written defense regarding the maintainability of the complaint filed by Syed Basit Ali (hereinafter referred to as the "Complainant") against the State Bank of Pakistan through the Governor (Accused No. I), Managing Director SBP BSC (Accused No.2), Zulfiqar Khokhar, Head HRMD SBP (Accused No.3), and Tariq Riaz, Chief Manager SBP BSC (Accused No.4) (collectively referred to as the "Accused"). Since no further evidence is required and the material facts are admitted, the complaint under Section 8 of the Protection Against Harassment of Women at the Workplace Act, 2010 (hereinafter referred to as the "Act of 2010") is also being finally adjudicated through this order.

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FOSPAH's Impact in Numbers

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Overview of Complaints Data

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Harassment Cases

disposed
4622
Total No. of Complaints
done
4549
Disposed of Complaints
wait
73
Pending Complaints
Trend Over Time

Disposed Vs Pending

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Property Cases

disposed
1290
Total No. of Complaints
done
1156
Disposed of Complaints
wait
134
Pending Complaints
Trend Over Time

Complaint Disposal Overview

96.5%
Disposed
Pending
Disposed

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Upcoming Events

6

February

Federal Ombudsperson Addresses PSP and NAB Officers on Equity and Institutional Accountability

Islamabad

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12

February

Challenging the Normalisation of Harassment: Awareness Session at Ilma University

Islamabad

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13

February

FOSPAH Hosts Powerful Art Exhibition: “Workplace Harassment—Breaking the Silence"

Islamabad

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Frequently Asked Questions

What Is Harassment?

Meher Jamy, Law Officer at FOSPAH, sheds light on the critical issue of workplace harassment. She explores the two primary forms: sexual harassment and gender-based discrimination. With clear definitions, Meher helps you understand what constitutes harassment and gender-based discrimination.

What is gender-based discrimination?

Ms. Fauzia Viqar, the Honorable Federal Ombudsperson, discusses the importance of special laws and how the Protection Against Harassment of Women at the Workplace Act 2010 protects individuals from sexual harassment and gender-based discrimination.

What is Retaliation?

Retaliation can happen when someone faces backlash for speaking up against harassment — and we take it very seriously under the Protection of Women Against Harassment at the Workplace Act, 2010. FOSPAH is here to ensure no one is punished for seeking justice.