The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has issued another summons to former federal minister Asad Mahmood over alleged irregular appointments in Pakistan Post. The anti-corruption watchdog has directed him to appear personally before its Rawalpindi office on November 13, 2026.
The latest notice follows his failure to attend an earlier hearing scheduled for November 10. Instead, the former minister submitted a written response through his lawyer. However, NAB officials reportedly found his explanation unsatisfactory and decided to summon him again.
NAB Issues Second Call-Up Notice to Asad Mahmood
NAB Rawalpindi is investigating alleged illegal appointments in the Pakistan Post Office Department. The inquiry concerns appointments involving officers, officials and other individuals during Asad Mahmood’s tenure as communications and postal services minister.
Mahmood served as the federal minister between 2022 and 2023. He is also the son of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman.
According to the second call-up notice, NAB has instructed the former minister to appear in person on Friday, November 13, 2026, at 11am.
The fresh summons comes after he failed to appear on November 10. Although he submitted a written response through his legal representative, investigators did not consider it satisfactory.
Consequently, the bureau decided that his personal appearance was necessary for the ongoing inquiry.
What Is the NAB Investigation About?
The investigation focuses on alleged irregularities in appointments within the Pakistan Post Office Department. NAB Rawalpindi is examining the alleged involvement of officers, officials and other individuals in the matter.
The inquiry relates to the period when Asad Mahmood held the communications and postal services portfolio. However, the allegations remain under investigation, and the latest summons does not establish any wrongdoing.
NAB has now sought his personal appearance to address questions connected with the inquiry. His response and cooperation could form part of the bureau’s ongoing investigation.
Failure to Appear Could Trigger Legal Proceedings
The second call-up notice also carries a warning regarding non-compliance. NAB has stated that failure to appear on the scheduled date could lead to legal proceedings.
The notice specifically refers to Section 31 of the National Accountability Ordinance, 1999. Therefore, Asad Mahmood faces another opportunity to appear before investigators and respond to the questions raised.
His scheduled appearance on November 13 could become an important development in the ongoing Pakistan Post appointments inquiry.
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