NAEEM KHAN NIAZI vs FEDERATION OF PAKISTAN THROUGH SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF INTERIOR, GOVERNMENT OF PAKISTAN, ISLAMABAD — 2026 PLD 64 SUPREME-COURT

Case information

Citation: 2026 PLD 64 SUPREME-COURT
Court: Supreme Court of Pakistan
Year: 2026
Reporter: PLD
Parties: NAEEM KHAN NIAZI vs FEDERATION OF PAKISTAN THROUGH SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF INTERIOR, GOVERNMENT OF PAKISTAN, ISLAMABAD

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Judgment text as reported

NAEEM KHAN NIAZI VS FEDERATION OF PAKISTAN THROUGH SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF INTERIOR, GOVERNMENT OF PAKISTAN, ISLAMABAD. Vacant posts---Administration to fill vacant posts, duty of---The settled principle of public administration is that every sanctioned post exists to serve a functional need of the State, and must be filled within a reasonable time after falling vacant. Unless a post has been lawfully abolished, frozen pursuant to a demonstrable policy of fiscal constraint, or withheld due to overriding and transparent public exigencies, the administration is bound to proceed with filling it. Vacancies left unaddressed foster ad-hocism, informal delegation, and opacity, which in turn opens the door to nepotism and favoritism. When a vacancy arises it must be filled without unjustified delay, for timely consideration is an essential incident of service and an element of fair treatment under Articles 4 and 25 of the Constitution.

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