Plumber rises to grade-18 officer at NICVD

In a controversial move, a plumber has been appointed as an administrator at the National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD), bypassing legal requirements.

A maintenance worker, Mustafa Hassan, has been appointed to a Grade-18 officer’s position despite holding only a diploma. The post requires an MBA in administration, but he was given the role in violation of standard regulations.

The appointment has sparked concerns over merit and transparency in key administrative positions at the institute. Officials and employees have questioned how an under qualified individual secured such a high-ranking post.

Sources indicate that no proper selection process was followed, raising doubts about favoritism and lack of accountability in the hiring system. The issue has drawn criticism, with demands for an investigation into the appointment.