Dear Members السلام عليكم
“I am pleased to inform the membership that a judgement has been received in CP No. 999 of 2026 along with connected petitions from the Honourable High Court of Sindh dated 14th May 2026, whereby the Court has directed the Respondents to immediately unblock the ERP access of the Petitioners, as well as all other similarly placed retirees/employees, forthwith, and to extend to them the same facilities as are being provided to other similarly placed employees.”
For the information of members, the details of the petitions, petitioners, and respondents are as under:
Petitions:
- C.P. No. D-931 of 2026: Muhammad Shamim Akmal Khan & others versus Federation of Pakistan & others
- C.P. No. D-1591 of 2026: Syed Hassan Mustafa Kazmi & others versus Federation of Pakistan & others
- C.P. No. D-1730 of 2026: Israr Ali & others versus Federation of Pakistan & others
- C.P. No. D-2235 of 2026: Riaz Ahmed & others versus Federation of Pakistan & others
- C.P. No. D-999 of 2026: Pakistan Airline Pilots’ Association & others versus Federation of Pakistan & others
- C.P. No. D-1953 of 2026: Rakshanda Pervaiz & others versus Federation of Pakistan & others
For your information and clarity, the relevant Clause 29 of the judgement is reproduced below:
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“29. For the foregoing reasons, these petitions are allowed. Consequently, Circular No. 03/2026 dated 09.02.2026, along with all other notifications issued pursuant thereto or emanating therefrom, are hereby set aside. The Respondents are directed to immediately unblock the ERP access of the Petitioners as well as other similarly placed retirees/employees, forthwith, and to extend them the same facilities as are being provided to other similarly placed employees. The Respondents are further directed to restore, continue, and ensure the post-retirement medical benefits of the Petitioners and all other similarly placed retirees/employees in the same manner, scope, and continuity as were available to them at the time of their retirement, strictly in accordance with the PPM and to treat them at par with other categories of employees/retirees who are continuing to receive full medical benefits. The Respondents are also restrained from compelling or coercing the Petitioners to comply with the impugned Circular(s) and from unilaterally altering, modifying, or curtailing any medical benefits in violation of Section 3 of the Act, 2016. It is further clarified that if PIAHCL intends to continue with the medical benefits under the Arrangement of Scheme with State Life Insurance Corporation, it shall be in addition to their pre-existing medical facilities, as admissible to them under law.”
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Members are advised to take note of this important development. Further updates regarding implementation and compliance will be shared in due course.
With Best Regards,
Capt. (Retd) Arif Majeed
GENERAL SECRETARY