3 Arrested in Shocking Vaccine Scam

For context, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested three authorities of BHS-P over an alleged Rs.

Key points

• The arrested authorities are Muhammad Abid Hussain Shah, Director BHS-P; Pardeep Kumar, former Director BHS-P; and Syed Ghulam Murtaza Shah, Medical Officer/FP IHR at BHS-P.
• Muhammad Abid Hussain Shah reportedly submitted a note on September 14, 2026 for ratification of the procurement process after it had taken place.
• 2.1 Million from Main Suspect in Laiba Ijaz Case.
• The combined maximum retail rates notified by the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) for the vaccines were stated to be Rs.
• The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested three authorities of BHS-P over an alleged Rs.

For context, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested three authorities of BHS-P over an alleged Rs. 2.445 billion irregularity in a five-year contract for meningococcal meningitis and influenza vaccines, sources informed ProPakistani.

In practice, the arrests were created on October 20 in connection with FIR No. 61/2026, registered by the FIA's Anti-Corruption Circle in Islamabad.

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In practice, the arrested authorities are Muhammad Abid Hussain Shah, Director BHS-P; Pardeep Kumar, former Director BHS-P; and Syed Ghulam Murtaza Shah, Medical Officer/FP IHR at BHS-P.

According to FIA's remand application, the five-year contract was allegedly awarded on the basis of a single bid without a market survey, independent cost estimates, or a comparative cost assessment.

Notably, the contract set the cost at Rs. 3, 475 per complete vaccination. The combined maximum retail rates notified by the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) for the vaccines were stated to be Rs. 2, 660.

In practice, the difference of Rs. 815 per vaccination was enough to raise suspicion. Sources estimated the potential excess cost over the five-year period at around Rs. 2.445 billion. Procurement Committee Under Investigation.

FIA alleges that former Director Pardeep Kumar replaced a previously notified procurement committee, took over as its chairman, and approved bidding documents that lacked essential contractual details.

Syed Ghulam Murtaza Shah is accused of facilitating the contractor's participation and selection.

Meanwhile, the committee's formation is being studied. The preparation and approval of bidding documents, the contractor's selection, and the subsequent request for ratification are additionally under investigation.

After the arrests, FIA sought 14 days of physical remand from a judicial magistrate in Islamabad to recover procurement records, examine official correspondence, and verify payments under the contract.

In practice, the agency additionally wants to compare evidence with witness statements and determine the actual financial impact of the agreement.

As well as the feasible involvement of other individuals, they are examining alleged coordination between the accused and the contractor.

In practice, the case has additionally drawn administration attention. The prime minister has ordered an inquiry and constituted a committee to examine the matter. The allegations remain under investigation today. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.

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