ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has approved a major penalty against Rana Waqar Ali, a BS-20 officer of the Inland Revenue Service (IRS), following his proven involvement in corruption and misconduct.
The officer, currently posted as Chief (Admin Pool) at the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Headquarters, Islamabad, had been facing disciplinary proceedings under the Civil Servants (Efficiency & Discipline) Rules, 2020.
The charges leveled against him included inefficiency, misconduct, and corruption, marking one of the most serious cases in recent administrative history.
An inquiry was initiated earlier this year through a detailed charge sheet dated February 27, 2025, and Ms. Amina Hassan (IRS/BS-21) was appointed as the Inquiry Officer.
After a thorough investigation, her report submitted on June 27, 2025, confirmed that all charges stood proven. She recommended the imposition of a major penalty of removal from service under Rule 4(3)(d) of the Civil Servants (E&D) Rules, 2020.
Subsequently, a show-cause notice was issued to Rana Waqar Ali on July 7, 2025, asking him to explain within ten days why a major penalty, including dismissal from service, should not be imposed. The officer submitted his reply on August 4, 2025, which was later reviewed by Syed Nadeem Hussain Rizvi (IRS/BS-22), the Director General of the Inland Revenue Service Academy, Lahore, who was appointed as Hearing Officer.
After examining the complete record, evidence, and recommendations, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif — as the competent authority — endorsed the findings and approved the major penalty of removal from service. This decision sends a strong message that corruption, inefficiency, and violation of public trust will not be tolerated within the ranks of civil service.
The dismissed officer retains the right to file an appeal under the Civil Servants (Appeals) Rules, 1977, within 30 days of notification. However, officials say this landmark decision reinforces the government’s zero-tolerance stance on corruption and reflects the Prime Minister’s resolve to ensure accountability across all levels of bureaucracy.
