Key Takeaways
- The government will make asset details of Grade 17-22 civil servants public.
- A new Section 15-A has been added to the Civil Servants Act for this purpose.
- The information will be available on a designated government website.
The government of Pakistan has announced that asset details of senior civil servants will be made public, according to a briefing given to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
The move is part of a broader effort to regulate the financial conduct of government employees and was discussed during talks between Pakistan and the IMF on the fourth review of the country’s $7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) program.
Officials from the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), Establishment Division, and Finance Division briefed the IMF delegation on the measures related to asset declarations by civil servants.
A new Section 15-A has been added to the Civil Servants Act to facilitate this process. Under the proposed framework, officers in Grade 17 to Grade 22 will be required to disclose their assets.
Their asset details will be made available through a designated government website, ensuring transparency and accountability among senior civil servants.
FBR officials separately briefed the IMF on customs and income tax matters, while relevant policy wings provided updates on tax policies.
The Secretary Establishment Division and Secretary Finance Division also participated in the discussions, sources added.
This development is seen as a significant step towards enhancing public trust in the government and addressing concerns related to financial transparency.
