ISLAMABAD (HRNW): The Supreme Court of Pakistan has delivered a landmark judgment regarding the rights of suspended government employees, ruling that civil servants are entitled to their full salary and all associated benefits during the period of suspension. Dismissing an appeal filed by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), the apex court upheld the earlier decision of the Federal Service Tribunal. The court clarified that suspension does not constitute dismissal, termination, or separation from service; therefore, the employment contract remains intact, and the employee cannot be deprived of their fundamental rights.
The written judgment emphasizes that as long as the employment contract is in effect, the provision of salary and benefits must continue, noting that withholding pay without explicit legal authorization is a breach of contract. The court anchored this principle in constitutional rules, basic legal doctrines, and Islamic teachings, which advocate that the reward for labor must be paid fully and promptly. This ruling is being hailed as a significant milestone for the protection of civil servants’ rights, ensuring that suspension does not lead to unfair financial deprivation.
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