Islamabad: MNN
The Islamabad High Court’s Division Bench has dismissed the intra-court appeal filed by Wasim Afzal Waraich, upholding its July 1, 2026 verdict that found him guilty of fraud and forgery.Following the court’s ruling, the Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis issued a notification dismissing the Grade-19 officer from service and ordered the recovery of all salaries, benefits, and other financial privileges received during his employment.The ministry has also directed the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to initiate criminal proceedings against the former officer in accordance with the court’s directions.According to the judgment, Waraich obtained his Bachelor’s and MBA degrees through fraudulent means.
The court further ordered the recovery of all employment-related benefits and directed authorities to proceed with legal action.Court records state that Waraich allegedly secured employment at SMI Bank in 1993 using fake academic credentials before leaving under the Golden Handshake Scheme in 2009.The judgment further states that he later obtained a Grade-19 position in the Ministry of Labour and Manpower in 2011 by allegedly submitting forged educational documents and using political influence. During his service, departmental inquiries were also initiated against him over allegations of corruption and misconduct.The Islamabad High Court had declared his academic degrees fake in 2017 and ordered his dismissal. However, according to the court record, he was subsequently reinstated in the Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and continued receiving government benefits.With the dismissal of his intra-court appeal, the court’s ruling now stands, paving the way for his removal from service, recovery of state benefits, and criminal proceedings by the FIA.