In a recent turn of events, the repercussions of hiring individuals with fake degrees have been exemplified through the disqualification of former Gilgit-Baltistan chief minister Khalid Khursheed. Dismissed for life from heading the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) GB chapter, Khursheed’s case underscores the gravity of the issue. The Case of Khalid Khursheed: A Warning for Employers