FBR decides to publicly reveal assets of public servants.
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to expand the scope of public asset declarations, now requiring all senior government officers, including those in autonomous bodies and state-owned companies, to publicly declare their assets.
The move comes as part of efforts to enhance transparency and meet key governance requirements set by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
On Wednesday, the FBR issued SRO.1912/2025, introducing draft amendments to the Sharing of Declaration of Assets of Civil Servants Rules, 2023. Previously, only employees governed by the Civil Servants Act, 1973, were required to declare their assets under these rules.
The new definition of “public servant” now includes any officer of the federal or provincial governments, as well as those in autonomous bodies, corporations, and companies owned by the government, provided they hold a pay grade of 17 or above.
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However, individuals exempted under the National Accountability Ordinance, 1999, will not be covered.
Under the proposed amendments, the assets of all government officers from Grade 17 to Grade 22 will be made publicly available, allowing citizens to view their holdings from the date of joining service to the present.
The FBR has invited feedback, objections, and suggestions from stakeholders within seven days, warning that late submissions will not be considered.
Officials say the amendments, prepared under Section 237 of the Income Tax Ordinance 2001, are designed to improve transparency, administrative clarity, and the mechanism for exchanging and verifying asset declarations.
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