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Forum of Pakistan Ombudsman at a Glance

We are committed to strengthening public grievance redress mechanisms in the Ombudsman offices of Pakistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir by enhancing core capacities and achieving higher levels of professionalization in all Ombudsman offices.

Through advocacy and awareness initiatives under a well-coordinated and collective outreach program, we strive to reduce citizens’ tolerance for maladministration.

Our Core Mission

FPO is dedicated to enhancing accountability, promoting good governance, and empowering Ombudsman offices in Pakistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir through capacity-building, advocacy, and collective outreach.

Our Strategic Aims

Fostering Ombudsman Excellence: Innovating with technology, inclusive outreach, and efficient processes. Cultivating expertise, defining standards – ensuring transparent and trusted public service.

Our Values

FPO is dedicated to enhancing accountability, promoting good governance, and empowering Ombudsman offices in Pakistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir through capacity-building, advocacy, and collective outreach.

FPO Executive Body

Muhammad Zafar Hijazi

President FPO, Federal Tax Ombudsman
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Almas Ali Jovindah

Executive Secretary (FPO), Legal Advisor Federal Tax Ombudsman
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FPO Newsletter

May-June 2026 Issue

FPO at a Glance

The inception of The Forum of Pakistan’s Ombudsman (FPO) was catalyzed by the visionary impetus of the Federal Tax Ombudsman, culminating in a network that stands as a testament to its commitment. Formally enshrined under the Societies Act (Act XXI of 1860) on June 4, 2011, following its establishment on April 15, 2011, this platform epitomizes a realm of collective aspiration.

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Our Recent News

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Federal Ombudsperson Upholds Demotion Penalty in Harassment Case, Sets Aside University’s Lifetime Bans

ISLAMABAD, Jul 20 (APP): The Federal Ombudsperson for Protection Against Harassment has upheld the core…
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NAB Chairman Lt Gen (R) Nazir Ahmad Butt Meets Federal Ombudsman Naveed Kamran Baloch, Discusses Institutional Cooperation

ISLAMABAD: Chairman National Accountability Bureau (NAB), Lt Gen (R) Nazir Ahmad Butt, met Wafaqi Mohtasib…
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Ombudsman Sindh Regional Director Holds Open Court at District Accounts Office SBA, Resolves Employee and Pensioner Grievances

NAWABSHAH: Regional Director Ombudsman Shaheed Benazirabad (SBA), Khan Muhammad Zardari, held an open court at…
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Ombudsman Sindh Regional Office Sukkur Holds Awareness Seminar on Workplace Harassment Law at Blood Bank Hospital

SUKKUR: The Regional Office Sukkur of the Provincial Ombudsman Sindh organized an awareness seminar on…

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