ISLAMABAD, April 16, 2026 — The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has imposed a major penalty of compulsory retirement on a Pakistan Customs intelligence officer after disciplinary proceedings concluded that he was living beyond his known sources of income, according to an official notification issued on Thursday.
The case involved Yawar Abbas, an Intelligence Officer (BS-16) at the Directorate of Intelligence and Investigations, Karachi, who had been under suspension since July 2023 over allegations of inefficiency, misconduct, and corruption under the Civil Servants (Efficiency & Discipline) Rules, 2020.
According to the detailed order, initial inquiry proceedings were deferred pending criminal investigations. However, following a directive from the Sindh High Court to complete the inquiry within two months, a fresh departmental investigation was conducted and later submitted in April 2025, initially recommending exoneration.
The FBR authority subsequently rejected the findings and ordered a de-novo inquiry through a two-member committee. The reconstituted inquiry, completed in December 2025, partially established charges of misconduct and corruption, recommending a reduction in rank and pay scale.
Following a show-cause notice and personal hearing held in February 2026, the accused officer denied the allegations but failed to provide what authorities described as a satisfactory explanation or financial trail for assets under scrutiny.
The authority observed that the officer’s financial profile was inconsistent with his declared income as a BS-16 official, highlighting the acquisition of a 150-square-yard bungalow in DHA Phase VII, Karachi. The order noted that the property was allegedly financed through unexplained loans and gifts from family members, including large contributions from relatives.
It further stated that the officer had failed to declare the property in mandatory asset declarations submitted between 2013 and 2022, constituting a violation of government conduct rules.
After reviewing evidence, inquiry reports, and hearing arguments from both sides, the authority concluded that charges of misconduct and corruption were established under relevant provisions of the Civil Servants (E&D) Rules, 2020.
The FBR ordered compulsory retirement with immediate effect and ruled that the suspension period from July 2023 will be treated as leave, subject to entitlement.
The officer has the right to appeal the decision within 30 days under applicable civil service appeal rules.