Pakistan to Publicly Release Civil Servant Assets

Why this is here: The government aims to digitize the asset declaration system, moving away from paper-based submissions and toward a platform managed by the Federal Board of Revenue.

The Pakistani government on Thursday announced it will publish redacted asset declarations from civil servants. Nabeel Awan, Secretary of the Establishment Division, told the Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue that the move fulfills requirements from the International Monetary Fund. The government is revising Civil Servants Conduct Rules and digitizing the asset declaration system through the Federal Board of Revenue.

The committee also investigated discrepancies in seized goods. Approximately 400 kilograms of silver went missing during transport from Balochistan, replaced with lead, suggesting potential internal involvement. The Federal Investigation Agency is already investigating this case, and the committee directed the FBR to recover the missing silver.

The committee deferred debate on amendments to the Pakistan Sovereign Wealth Fund, requesting a detailed rationale for each proposed change before the next meeting. Publication of the declarations, agreed upon in November 2025, aims to improve accountability, though the full extent of verification remains to be seen.