Islamabad, January 9, 2026 – In a startling move that underscores the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) zero-tolerance policy toward bureaucratic malfeasance, Muhammad Asif Nawaz, a highly experienced Customs Superintendent with over 30 years of tenure, has been dismissed from service for corruption and procedural violations at Lahore Airport.
Disciplinary proceedings against the officer were initiated under Rules 3(a), 3(b), and 3(c) of the Civil Servants (Efficiency & Discipline) Rules, 2020, citing inefficiency, misconduct, and corruption. An inquiry conducted by PCS Officer Usman Tariq (BS-19) substantiated the charges, revealing that the accused had illegally sanctioned the clearance of a used engine disguised as personal baggage, in blatant contravention of established Baggage Rules (SRO 666(I)/2006).
Despite Nawaz’s defense that the relevant Bill of Declaration (BD) was marked by the Officer Incharge, the inquiry determined that the clearance bypassed statutory checks, resulting in underpayment of duties amounting to Rs.306,553. The Inquiry Officer initially recommended compulsory retirement, but the FBR authority ruled that the severity of the misconduct warranted immediate dismissal, reflecting the gravity of the violations.
The officer was provided a personal hearing via video link, and his suspension period from May 16, 2025, to date will be treated as leave under the Revised Leave Rules, 1980. He retains the right to appeal within 30 days under the Civil Servants (Appeals) Rules, 1977.
This high-profile termination signals the FBR’s unwavering commitment to eradicating corruption, enforcing procedural discipline, and maintaining integrity within Pakistan Customs, serving as a stern admonition to civil servants nationwide that no amount of seniority will shield misconduct.