LHC suspends dismissal orders of SNGPL MD Arif Hameed

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has suspended removal orders of Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) Managing Director (MD) Arif Hameed and issued notices to the federal government, ministry of petroleum and other parties concerned for September 17.

Arif Hameed had challenged his dismissal in the LHC, contending that he was sacked before completion of his tenure as per the contract signed.

Arif had prayed that before completion of the tenure he could not be dismissed, therefore, his removal should be declared void and he should be reinstated to his post.

The court suspended Arif Hameed’s removal and issued stay orders. The court issued notices to the federal government, ministry of petroleum and others.