State Bank Fined Rs 5 Lakh for Denying Paternity Leave to Officer
Officer In a major decision strengthening workplace equality in Pakistan, the Federal Ombudsperson for Protection Against Harassment (FOSPAH) has imposed a Rs. 500,000 fine on the State Bank of Pakistan for unlawfully denying paternity leave to one of its officers. The ruling, announced on February 16, 2026, has been described as a defining moment for…










