[1] He represented the Pakistan national football team from 1967 to 1969, and is the first Pakistani player to score four goals in a single international match.

[3][4] He started his senior career with departmental side Pakistan Public Works Department (Pak PWD).

[10] After the fall of Dhaka, Jabbar joined Pakistan Airlines and continued to play for the team until his retirement from the game.

[3][4] Jabbar started his international career in unofficial friendly series against American club Dallas Tornado during their worldwide tour in October 1967.

[3][4] He surpassed the hat trick barrier scoring four goals in a 4–7 defeat against Turkey at the tournament, becoming the first Pakistani footballer to do so in an international match.