On the directives of Sindh Minister for Food Makhdoom Mehboob uz Zaman, a major action has been taken against officers allegedly involved in corruption and misconduct in the Food Department, and several District Food Controllers have been removed from their posts with immediate effect. According to an official notification issued by the Food Department, the officers concerned have also been directed to report to the Food Department Secretariat immediately.
As per the notification, Hakim Ali Mahar, District Food Controller Shikarpur; Khadim Ali Shar, District Food Controller Ghotki holding additional charge of Kashmore-Kandhkot; Rahul Kumar P.K. Malani, District Food Controller Sukkur; Irfan Ali Jokhio, District Food Controller Khairpur; Nazakat Ali Hisbani, District Food Controller Tharparkar at Mithi; Mansoor Ahmed Mirani, District Food Controller Dadu; Jagdesh Kumar, District Food Controller Larkana holding additional charge of Qambar-Shahdadkot; and Ghulam Farooq Kalari, AFC posted against the post of District Food Controller Sanghar, have been removed from their assignments.
Sindh Minister for Food Makhdoom Mehboob uz Zaman stated that corruption, misconduct, and misuse of authority in the Food Department will not be tolerated under any circumstances. He said that strict and indiscriminate action will continue against officers working against the public interest or failing to perform their responsibilities with honesty and integrity. He further said that transparency, merit, and accountability would be ensured at every level in the Food Department, and that there is no room for corrupt elements in the department. The Minister reaffirmed the government’s commitment to protecting public resources and making departmental reforms more effective in order to improve overall performance and governance.