Islamabad, November 19, 2025: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Wednesday reiterated strict action against tax officials attempting to use political or personal influence to secure choice postings, warning that such conduct constitutes serious misconduct under civil service rules. In a fresh circular, the FBR recalled an earlier directive issued on August 20, 2025, in which officers and officials were categorically instructed to refrain from exerting any external pressure for preferred postings. The circular noted that despite the warning, two officers — one in BS-18 and another in BS-19 — had been suspended for violating the instructions. FBR stated that many officers were on deputation in other ministries and may have missed the earlier notification, prompting the authority to reissue and reinforce the earlier guidelines. According to the reproduced instructions, the FBR described a “rampant sub-culture” of officials using influence to obtain favourable field positions, warning that such practices undermine the organization’s integrity and set a…