Supreme Court Overturns Service Promotion Decision

The Supreme Court has overturned a Federal Service Tribunal ruling regarding the promotion of Pakistan Railways employees. The court's division bench, led by Justice Ayesha Malik, set aside the tribunal's decision, emphasizing the need for administrative responsibility in public service matters.

The court highlighted that public employers must manage internal affairs with probity and ensure stability in service conditions. This includes maintaining established practices without allowing administrative indecision to undermine settled rules.

The ruling also noted that civil servants have a corresponding responsibility to uphold service frameworks. Employees who advanced through regular promotions under existing practices cannot later challenge those rules for personal gain.