KIET Team Participates in Training Session on Harassment at Workplace Act, Procedures and Issues

KIET Team Participates in Training Session on Harassment at Workplace Act, Procedures and Issues

A delegation from the Karachi Institute of Economics and Technology (KIET) participated in an informative training session titled "Harassment at Workplace Act, Procedures and Issues," organized by the Provincial Ombudsman Sindh (Protection Against Harassment of Women at the Workplace).

The session was held on Thursday, 12th November 2026, at the Head Office of the Provincial Ombudsman Sindh, Karachi. It aimed to build awareness of the Harassment at Workplace Act, its implementation procedures, the responsibilities of institutional Inquiry Committees, and the mechanism for filing and addressing complaints.

KIET Delegation:
* Prof. Dr. Sajida Parveen – Director, Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC)
* Mr. Shakeel Khan – Deputy Director Administration
* Mr. Muhammad Zunair Khan – QEC Officer

The training covered the scope of the Act, the composition and role of Inquiry Committees, complaint handling procedures, and the importance of transparency, fairness and confidentiality in addressing workplace harassment matters.

A commemorative shield was presented to the Director QEC and the KIET team in recognition of their participation.

The knowledge gained will help strengthen institutional awareness and promote a safe, respectful, inclusive and professional working environment at KIET.

KIET appreciates the Provincial Ombudsman Sindh for organizing this valuable capacity-building initiative, and remains committed to upholding professional ethics, safeguarding the dignity and rights of its employees, and ensuring a harassment-free workplace in line with applicable laws and HEC policies.

Karachi Institute of Economics and Technology (KIET)
Committed to Quality, Professional Excellence, and a Safe Institutional Environment.

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