In a move to recognize and reward the dedicated service of officers within the Pakistan Customs Service (PCS), the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) issued Notification on Friday, announcing the promotion of several officers from BS-19 to BS-20 on a regular basis with immediate effect.
The following PCS officers have been promoted:
1. Muhammad Akram Ch.
2. Muhammad Saeed Watto
3. Saira Agha
4. Ayesha Niaz
5. Muhammad Irfan Wahid
6. Muhammad Ashfaq
7. Zeb Gul Shabbir
8. Neelofar Shahzad
9. Nadeem Ahsan
10. Ziaullah Shams
11. Agha Saeed Ahmed
12. Naveed Illahi
13. Ms. Beelam Ramzan
The notification outlines that officers presently posted against BS-20 posts on OPS (Own Pay Scale) will actualize their promotions against their respective BS-20 positions. The postings of remaining officers will be notified separately.
The officers mentioned at Serial No. 10 and 12 will actualize their promotions on their return from deputation in the light of Para 5(5) of the Civil Servants Promotion (BPS-18 to BPS-21) Rules, 2019, issued vide SRO 1493(1)/2019 dated 03.12.2019. The officer at Serial No. 13 will actualize her promotion against Board’s Notification No.2862-C-I/2021 dated 02.12.2021.
The FBR congratulates the promoted officers and emphasizes the significance of such promotions in enhancing the overall efficiency and effectiveness of customs administration in the country. The Customs Service plays a crucial role in revenue collection, trade facilitation, and ensuring compliance with customs laws and regulations.
These promotions are expected to motivate and invigorate the customs administration, fostering a sense of accomplishment and dedication among the officers. The FBR recognizes the critical role played by PCS officers in managing the complexities of international trade and ensuring the smooth flow of goods across borders.
The officers, if drawing performance allowance before the issuance of this notification, will continue to draw the allowance on their promotion. The FBR expresses its congratulations to the officers on their well-deserved promotions and looks forward to their continued contributions to the customs service and the nation.
