ISLAMABAD (PEN) : In a significant step to meet IMF conditions, the federal government has approved a law that mandates civil servants to declare their assets.
A new provision, Section 15-A, has been added to the Civil Servant Act of 1973, setting clear guidelines for the financial conduct of government employees. Under this law, officers from Grade 17 to 22 will be required to publicly disclose both their domestic and foreign assets, including those of their immediate families, through the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and an official online platform.
While the public will have access to these asset details, the Establishment Division will also have oversight to ensure proper monitoring. However, sensitive personal information such as CNIC numbers, addresses, and bank account details will remain protected, with the FBR tasked with ensuring the security of this data.
This move is designed to boost transparency and accountability within Pakistan’s bureaucracy while meeting the financial monitoring standards set by the IMF. It’s a step toward greater trust and integrity, both within the government and with the public.
