ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Thursday maintained its stay order till April 16 against the removal of Karachi Port Trust (KPT) Chairman Jameel Akhter from his post and sought reply from the Ministry of Maritime Affairs. Chief Justice Athar Minallah conducted the hearing on a petition moved by the KPT chairman against his removal by the ministry. The chief justice remarked that whether the federal minister concerned was authorised to interfere in the affairs of appointment. The officials of the maritime ministry adopted the stance that Federal Minister Ali Zaidi had ordered for an audit into the department. The court sought written comments from secretary ministry and federal minister pertaining to the matter and adjourned the hearing of the case till April 16.

Source: Pakistan Today April 09, 2020 13:41 UTC