ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has initiated a detailed investigation to identify federal officials who are simultaneously drawing a salary and pension. The move comes in line with the directives issued by the Finance Division to ensure greater transparency and accountability in public sector compensation.
In a formal office order circulated to all Director Generals and Chief Commissioners of Inland Revenue, the FBR has requested comprehensive data on federal government pensioners who have been re-employed after the age of 60.
These individuals, despite being retired, continue to serve in various public departments either on a contractual basis or through regular appointments and are receiving both salary and pension. The FBR emphasized that this dual benefit scenario must be closely monitored to align with existing financial policies.
Detailed profiles required by FBR
Offices of Inland Revenue have been instructed to submit detailed profiles, including the name of the re-employed official, their date of retirement, date of re-employment, current place of posting, and whether they have opted to retain their pension or are receiving a full salary.
The board has set a deadline of May 26, 2025, for all regional tax offices to provide the required data covering all retired employees from grade BS-1 to BS-16 who fall under this category. The collected information will be forwarded to the Finance Division and the Accountant General Pakistan Revenue for further evaluation.
This effort is aimed at identifying potential overlaps or irregularities in the disbursement of pension and salary payments. It is part of a broader initiative to streamline federal expenditures and eliminate inefficiencies in public payroll systems.
The FBR clarified that receiving both a salary and pension is not inherently illegal but must be properly documented and justified under service rules. The exercise is expected to enhance fiscal discipline and provide clarity on how re-employed pensioners are compensated within the government structure.
