New Rules Introduce Mandatory Disclosure Requirements
The Establishment Division has directed all civil servants to disclose their dual nationality status under the newly introduced Civil Servants (Disclosure and Regulation of Foreign Nationality) Rules, 2026, setting a 90-day deadline for compliance across government institutions.
In an official memorandum circulated to all ministries and divisions, the Establishment Division outlined the procedures required under the new regulatory framework. A standardized declaration form has also been issued to facilitate the disclosure process.
Under the instructions, government employees must provide personal and service-related information, including details of their current postings and employment status. The declaration requires officers to either confirm that they hold no foreign nationality and have no pending foreign citizenship applications or disclose any foreign nationality, residency rights, passports, immigration status, or related affiliations.
Additionally, similar information must be submitted regarding spouses and dependent children, significantly expanding the scope of disclosure requirements.
Failure to Comply May Trigger Disciplinary Proceedings
The disclosure directive follows the formal notification of the Civil Servants (Disclosure and Regulation of Foreign Nationality) Rules, 2026, issued on June 1. The regulations aim to establish greater transparency regarding foreign citizenship, residency programs, and overseas affiliations among public officials.
Furthermore, the rules make such declarations mandatory for all individuals seeking government employment. Applicants must disclose any foreign nationality, permanent residency status, immigration program participation, or related affiliations during the recruitment process.
Officials who acquire foreign nationality, obtain foreign travel documents, join immigration programs, or otherwise become subject to the regulations must promptly disclose the information. Authorities have warned that failure to comply may result in departmental inquiries and disciplinary action under applicable service rules.
Meanwhile, the Establishment Division has issued a separate directive to officers serving in the Customs Service, Inland Revenue Service, and ex-cadre positions within the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). These officials have been instructed to submit their declarations, along with all required supporting information, by July 8.
Government officials say the initiative is designed to strengthen accountability, improve institutional transparency, and ensure that public servants fully comply with the newly established regulatory framework governing foreign nationality and related affiliations.
