ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has met another key condition set by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) after the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Wednesday issued a draft to amend the Civil Servants’ Assets Declaration Rules, paving the way for public disclosure of government officers’ assets.
Under the proposed amendments, assets of all civil servants from Grade 17 to Grade 22 will be declared and made publicly accessible, allowing citizens to view the complete record of their holdings from the date of joining service to the present.
According to the FBR notification, the term “public servant” will now encompass officers of the federal and provincial governments, autonomous bodies, and corporations. However, individuals exempted under the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Ordinance 1999 will not fall within this definition.
The FBR has sought feedback, objections, and suggestions from relevant stakeholders within seven days, warning that any submissions received after the deadline would not be entertained.
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Officials said the amendments, framed under Section 237 of the Income Tax Ordinance 2001, aim to strengthen transparency and administrative clarity across the bureaucracy.
They added that the move is part of the government’s broader effort to meet IMF benchmarks for improved governance, accountability, and anti-corruption mechanisms, including better systems for asset verification and information sharing among institutions.
