Islamabad, July 18, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has formally notified the promotion of several senior officers from Grade BS-21 to the apex civil service rank of BS-22.
The highly anticipated promotion list was issued on Friday following the final approval by Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif.
According to the official notification issued by the FBR, a total of seven top-tier officers from Inland Revenue and Customs have been elevated to BS-22 in recognition of their exceptional service and professional performance. These promotions reflect the government’s commitment to strengthening institutional leadership within the country’s top revenue-collection body.
The officers who have been granted promotion to BS-22 are:
• Dr. Hamid Ateeq Sarwar, currently serving as Member Inland Revenue – Operations, known for his strategic policy leadership in revenue collection and enforcement.
• Wajid Ali, posted as Member (Customs Policy), whose elevation recognizes his contributions to customs modernization and compliance frameworks.
• Ms. Saadia Sadaf Gilani, Chief Commissioner Inland Revenue at the Corporate Tax Office in Lahore, praised for her effective implementation of corporate tax reforms.
• Ms. Rabab Sikandar, Chief Collector of Customs Appraisement (Punjab), based in Lahore, with a distinguished record in trade facilitation and anti-smuggling operations.
• Muhammad Iqbal, serving as Member (Admin/HR), FBR Headquarters, Islamabad, recognized for his work in organizational reforms and human resource development.
• Ms. Tehmina Aamir, Chief Commissioner IR at the Regional Tax Office, Rawalpindi, known for her administrative acumen and tax outreach initiatives.
• Shahid Iqbal Baloch, who will actualize his promotion upon return from deputation in accordance with FBR service rules.
The FBR has extended congratulations to the promoted officers, highlighting that such promotions are based on merit, performance, and service to the nation. The board also expressed confidence that these officers will further contribute to institutional efficiency, improved tax compliance, and better service delivery.
This round of promotion reflects the ongoing transformation within the FBR, aimed at building a capable and professional leadership structure to meet Pakistan’s evolving fiscal challenges.