Officials to File Assets Digitally by July 25

Islamabad, July 07, 2025, 11:20 AM PKT — Federal government officials in Grade 17 and above face a new mandate to digitally file asset details for themselves and their families, fulfilling a key International Monetary Fund (IMF) condition by making public officials’ assets publicly accessible, per a gazette notification following the President’s approval of the Civil Servants (Amendment) Act 2025. The Establishment Division has circulated this to all federal ministries and divisions, adding a new Section 15-A to the Civil Servants Act of 1973, tasking the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) with public disclosure, while personal data remains confidential.

Officials must submit domestic and foreign assets, financial standing, and movable/immovable property via an Establishment Division form by July 25, 2025, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Non-compliance triggers strict penalties, including misconduct charges and promotion suspensions, with Police Service of Pakistan, Pakistan Administrative Service, Secretariat Group, and Management Group officers reporting directly to the Division, and provincial postings requiring prompt submissions to avoid delays.

Web context notes IMF transparency demands (e.g., asset disclosure push), while posts found on X show concern—some support accountability, others fear privacy risks. Critically, the narrative of “transparency enforcement” may mask implementation gaps—web data points to past compliance issues, and X sentiment suggests distrust in data security, hinting at potential resistance.