On March 3, 2026, President Asif Ali Zardari endorsed the dismissal of Muhammad Azhar Ansari, a former officer of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), for misconduct, while withdrawing the penalty for recovery of embezzled funds. This decision follows disciplinary proceedings under the Civil Servants (E&D) Rules, 2020, where the Prime Minister had initially imposed both penalties. The President's review confirmed the dismissal effective from May 24, 2020, while the recovery order was rescinded, as reported by Business Recorder.
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President Asif Ali Zardari Dismisses Fbr Officer For Misconduct
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President Asif Ali Zardari has upheld the dismissal of FBR officer Muhammad Azhar Ansari for misconduct while withdrawing a penalty for recovery of embezzled funds. Meanwhile, the FBR has mandated all officers to declare assets by March 9, 2026, amid a significant Rs430 billion tax shortfall.
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