Former NCCIA director general Waqaruddin Syed suspended

The federal government has suspended former director general of the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA), Waqaruddin Syed, with immediate effect, according to an official notification issued by the Establishment Division on Wednesday.

The notification stated that Waqaruddin Syed, a Grade-20 officer of the Police Service of Pakistan, has been placed under suspension for an initial period of 120 days under the Civil Servants (Efficiency and Discipline) Rules, 2020. The suspension will remain in effect until further notice.

According to the Establishment Division, the decision has been implemented with immediate effect as part of ongoing administrative and disciplinary proceedings.

It may be recalled that Waqaruddin Syed was removed from the post of Director General, NCCIA, on October 28, 2025, following various allegations. Since his removal, he had been awaiting a new posting in the Establishment Division.

Further details regarding the allegations or the outcome of the proceedings have not been disclosed so far.