Sindh High Court Warns Billions in Corruption and Looting Are Happening Without Concern

Key Points

• Sindh High Court says billions in corruption and looting are taking place and no one cares.
• Remarks made during a hearing on formation of Governance Board of Workers Welfare Board.
• Court asked about status of probe ordered by Sukkur High Court into alleged corruption.
• Government lawyer sought more time to file reply; progress report now called for.
• Court highlighted serious scale of alleged misuse of funds.

Summary

During the hearing of a petition challenging the formation of the governing body of the Workers Welfare Board, the Sindh High Court expressed deep concern that alleged corruption and looting involving billions of rupees are occurring without effective accountability. The court asked for an update on the investigation ordered by the Sukkur High Court and directed that a progress report be submitted.

Detailed News

High Court Expresses Alarm Over Corruption

KARACHI: While hearing a case regarding governance issues in the Workers Welfare Board, the Sindh High Court’s constitutional bench remarked that billions of rupees in corruption and looting are going on, and no one seems to care about addressing the issue.

The bench raised questions about why the inquiry directed by the Sukkur High Court into the welfare board’s alleged corruption had not progressed, and sought updates on the investigation into the misuse of funds — reportedly involving about Rs8 billion.

Legal Proceedings and Court Orders

During the hearing, the government’s lawyer requested additional time to file a response, following which the court called for a progress report on the anti‑corruption inquiry. The court also hinted at concerns over accountability mechanisms and the slow pace of inquiries into financial irregularities.

The court’s remarks reflect growing judicial scrutiny over alleged public fund mismanagement and demand for transparency in handling reports of large‑scale corruption.