Islamabad, May 21, 2025 – 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. 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…