From Daily Times · Sajid Salamat · · 1m 10s
NAB and FIA summon Fazl’s son over Pakistan Post irregularities
Former communications minister Asad Mahmood faces NAB and FIA probes for alleged irregularities in Pakistan Post appointments.
In brief
Former communications minister Asad Mahmood faces NAB and FIA probes for alleged irregularities in Pakistan Post appointments. NAB summoned former communications minister Asad Mahmood over alleged irregularities in Pakistan Post Office recruitment during his 2022-2023 tenure. Originally reported by Daily Times.
NAB summons Fazl’s son
The National Accountability Bureau has summoned former communications minister Asad Mahmood, son of JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman, over alleged irregularities in Pakistan Post appointments.
Alleged irregularities in appointments
NAB alleges 4,252 people were recruited for Pakistan Post vacancies exceeding the approved 3,938 positions.
Abolished vacancies used
The investigation claims appointments were made against 2,646 abolished vacancies against cabinet committee instructions.
Contractual basis ignored
NAB states permanent appointments were made despite recommendations for contractual recruitment through testing.
Other irregularities
The probe also alleges fake documents, overage candidates, and domicile quota violations.
Legal consequences warned
Failure to comply with the summons could lead to legal action under Section 31 of the National Accountability Ordinance 1999.
FIA also summons
The Federal Investigation Agency has separately summoned Mahmood for the same Pakistan Post recruitment investigation.
What to remember
NAB summoned former communications minister Asad Mahmood over alleged irregularities in Pakistan Post Office recruitment during his 2022-2023 tenure.
