National Assembly Passes Law to Make Assets of Government Officers Public
By Muhammad MubashirPublished On 26 Mar 2026
Simple News Explanation
Pakistan’s National Assembly has passed a new amendment to the Civil Servants Act 1973.
This law is about increasing transparency and accountability of government officers.
Now, senior government officials will have to declare their assets, and this information will be publicly available.
What This New Law Says
1. Asset Declaration is Now Mandatory
All government officers of:
- BPS-17 and above
must declare their assets, including:
- Personal assets
- Assets of spouse
- Assets of dependent children
- Both local and foreign assets
2. Digital System Through FBR
- All asset details will be submitted digitally to FBR (Federal Board of Revenue)
- The information will be publicly accessible online
This is a big step towards digital governance.
3. Public Access (With Privacy Protection)
People will be able to see asset details, BUT:
Sensitive personal information will be protected, such as:
- CNIC numbers
- Home addresses
- Bank account details
So, balance will be maintained between transparency and privacy.
4. Why This Law Was Introduced
According to the Statement of Objects and Reasons:
- To improve accountability of public officials
- To align with Right to Information Act 2017
- To ensure public trust and good governance
- To enable risk-based verification by authorities
Why This Matters
This law can:
- Reduce corruption
- Increase public trust
- Make government officials more accountable
- Improve transparency in Pakistan
Short Summary
- Govt officers (BPS-17+) must declare assets
- Assets will be publicly available online
- Includes family and foreign assets
- Sensitive data will remain private
- Goal: transparency & accountability
