TN Media Karachi
Whistleblowers Face Retaliation at NICVD Amid Corruption Allegations
KARACHI – Serious concerns are emerging from the National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD) as whistleblowers within the institution reportedly face retaliatory actions after exposing alleged financial and administrative misconduct.
Sources claim that Executive Director Dr. Tahir Saghir is executing a three-phase plan to remove key staff members who raised corruption concerns. In the first phase, Dr. Tariq Sheikh has allegedly been targeted for termination. The second phase reportedly aims at the dismissal of Khurram Hasan, Head of Procurement, over his objections to irregular payments. The final phase may involve the removal of Ghulam Murtaza Khero, who challenged the appointment of a contract-based Chief Operating Officer.
Rather than investigating the serious allegations, the leadership is allegedly focusing on silencing dissent and protecting favored individuals, raising critical questions about internal transparency and accountability.
As NICVD remains a flagship healthcare facility under the Sindh government, observers warn that failure to conduct an independent probe may irreparably damage the institution’s reputation and undermine public trust.
