IHC issues notices to Establishment Division over transfer of PBM's DG

ISLAMABAD, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 8th Jul, 2026) The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has issued notices to the Secretary Establishment Division and other respondents in a case concerning the repatriation of the Director General of Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal (PBM) to the Punjab government.

Justice Inaam Ameen Minhas heard the petition filed by Professor Dr. Zeeshan Danish. Advocate Shah Khawar appeared on behalf of the petitioner and argued that a notification regarding his client's services was uploaded on the government website on May 20, 2026, without any prior hearing or notice to the petitioner. The counsel argued the notification was based on malafide intent and should be declared null and void.

Justice Minhas stated that the court would first seek a response from the respondents before proceeding further. The court issued notices to the Secretary Establishment Division, Ministry of Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety, and the Managing Director of Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal, adjourning the hearing until the last week of July.

According to the petition, the notification was issued on May 20, 2026, repatriating Prof. Dr. Zeeshan Danish to the Punjab government. The petitioner claims the decision was taken without hearing him and that he only came to know of the action after the notification was uploaded.