The journalist also published false report in another newspaper through a correspondent, who himself is a primary teacher
Karachi
The Sindh Public Service Commission has contradicted a news item published in a section of press on 19.12.2022 and termed it as false news and propaganda against SPSC by Mr. Muhammad Qasim Halepoto, a Bureau Chief/ Reporter of a daily newspaper and Mr. Sattar Malak, a reporter of another newspapers.
Clarifying the news item the press release of SPSC states that “One Mr. Muhammad Qasim Halepoto, who introduced himself as Senior Reporter and Bureau Chief of Daily “Jang” made a call to Sindh Public Service Commission authorities that his wife Ms. Zubeda D/o Muhammad Ismail having CNIC No. 4130318597548 had appeared in the written test for the post of Lecturer (BPS-17) Sindhi however she has not qualified for the Interview. In order to give him a patient hearing, he was requested to meet the Controller of Examinations as per SPSC rules / policy to redress his grievance, if any. However, after verification of key and Carbon Copy he was informed that her wife had not qualified for the interview due to his low score below the cutoff marks as per the laid down procedure and rules.
He, instead of acknowledging the stance of SPSC which was in conformity with the regulations resorted to arm tactics and started exerting nuisance to get his spouse eligible for the said interview. Moreover, in order to defame the SPSC he is attempting to tarnish the image and credibility of SPSC by publishing an incorrect false news in Daily “Jung” dated 19.12.2022 as Bureau Chief and in Daily “Parvvan” dated 19.12.2022 through Mr. Sattar Malak (Reporter) who is a Primary School Teacher in School Education Department having personnel No. 10336325.
The Sindh Public Service Commission therefore, clarifies that the posts of Secretary (BPS-19) and Controller of Examinations (BPS-19) are meant for Cadre Officers, to be posted by the Government of Sindh. Neither their postings are against the rules nor in violation of orders of Supreme Court of Pakistan has taken place.
The Sindh Public Service Commission would like to take this opportunity to emphasize that SPSC is strictly following its rules and regulations in the best interest of its candidates as per enacted law with transparency, fairness and integrity.
Furthermore, the Sindh Public Service Commission is a Constitutional body established under Article 242(1) of the Constitution of Islamic Republic of Pakistan 1973 and reserves the right to file defamation suit etc. as per law against the persons who intend to undermine the image and functioning of this Constitutional Institution.
It is imperative to share documentary evidence which will substantiate that said news were published based on malafide, ulterior / personal motives which are hereby condemned in the interest of justice and fair play.” (PR)
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