ISLAMABAD:The Ministry of National Health Service (NHS) has announced that it has dismissed the head of Expanded Programme on Immunisation (EPI) Dr Saqlain Gilani.
His removal came on the heels of a successful recovery mission by NAB, after a team of National Accountability Bureau recovered Rs 18 million during a raid on his house in December 2018.
“He was arrested by NAB after his bail was cancelled by the Islamabad High Court. During custody suspect opted for plea bargain and surrendered all amount, recovered from his house, due to which he was released by the Accountability Court” according to statements issued by an official of the ministry.
“As plea bargain was proof that suspect was involved in the crime so it was decided to dismiss him from the service,” The official added.
During the raid which was conducted by Rawalpindi Branch of anti-corruption watchdog, cash amount including $9,000, local currency and other foreign currencies were also recovered.The investigators believe that the amount was taken by the suspect as bribery from a company which got contract for EPI .