Grade 17–22 officers to declare assets under new FBR rules

The government has fulfilled another major condition set by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) by deciding to amend rules requiring Grade 17 to 22 government officers to declare their assets.

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a draft amendment to the rules governing the declaration of assets by civil servants. Under the IMF’s conditions, all officers from Grade 17 to 22 will now be required to disclose their assets.

According to the FBR, the revised definition of a “public servant” will include officers of Grade 17 and above from federal and provincial governments, autonomous bodies, and public corporations. However, individuals exempted under the NAB Ordinance, 1999, will not be covered by this definition.

The FBR has sought feedback and suggestions from relevant stakeholders on the proposed draft within seven days.

FBR officials said the amended rules would apply to all public servants and are aimed at enhancing transparency and administrative clarity.

They added that the move seeks to make the system for exchanging asset declarations more effective and accountable.