The federal government has officially notified the Civil Servants Conduct Rules 2026, introducing strict new regulations on asset declarations, conflicts of interest, social media use, and political activities for government employees.
Issued by the Establishment Division under the Civil Servants Act 1973, the rules have been approved by the Prime Minister and are now immediately applicable to all civil servants in Pakistan and those posted abroad.
Under the new framework, all government employees must declare their assets, while officers in Grade 17 and above are required to submit annual asset details through a digital portal.
The Federal Board of Revenue will audit these declarations, and some information may be made public to enhance transparency.
The rules require civil servants to avoid any conflict between personal financial interests and official duties. In cases of potential conflict, officers must recuse themselves from decision-making.
Employees and their families are also prohibited from accepting gifts or incentives that could influence official responsibilities. Receiving foreign honors or titles will require prior government approval.
The government has imposed clear limits on social media activity. Civil servants cannot join or operate blogs, vlogs, or media platforms without permission.
They are also barred from sharing official information on personal accounts.
Officials must keep personal and official social media accounts separate, and authorities can request details of personal accounts at any time.
Publishing content related to official duties for personal promotion is strictly prohibited.
The rules explicitly prohibit civil servants from participating in political activities, supporting political groups, or publicly criticizing government policies.
Government employees are also barred from taking up part-time or full-time jobs in private organizations, banks, NGOs, or foreign entities during service, except under specific approved conditions.
The new rules emphasize integrity, discipline, punctuality, and responsible behavior, both in official duties and online presence.
Civil servants are also restricted from publishing memoirs or writings that disclose confidential information.
With the implementation of the 2026 rules, the government has replaced the older 1964 conduct rules while retaining previous actions taken under them.
Experts say the reforms aim to strengthen transparency, accountability, and public trust in the governance system.
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