The Ministry of Finance in Pakistan has announced an important step to improve transparency and accountability in government. By the end of 2026, the asset details of senior federal and provincial government officials will be made available to the public through an online system.
Under this plan, officers working in grades 17 to 22 will be required to declare all their assets, including those held inside Pakistan as well as abroad. In addition, the assets of all civil servants will be reviewed under the country’s anti-money laundering framework to ensure they are lawful and properly documented.
The new system will include risk-based verification to identify suspicious cases, while also putting privacy protections in place to safeguard sensitive personal information. Banks will play a role in reviewing asset information, and anti-money laundering checks will be used to strengthen oversight and prevent financial wrongdoing.
This decision follows recommendations made in the International Monetary Fund’s Governance and Corruption Diagnostic Report. The report called for stronger accountability measures, greater transparency, and more independent institutions to tackle corruption and rebuild public confidence in government systems. The finance ministry says this initiative is a key step toward improving trust, strengthening governance, and ensuring fairness in public service.
