ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to collect information on the dual citizenship and other relevant personal details of government employees, directing all concerned personnel to submit their declarations within 90 days.
According to sources, the government has issued a formal proforma for this purpose and instructed all ministries and divisions to compile and submit data concerning the officers and employees working under their respective departments.
Under the new instructions, government employees will be required to provide details in the following categories:
Dual Citizenship: Employees must disclose whether they or their dependents hold citizenship of another country and provide the relevant details.
Travel Documents: Information must also be provided regarding passports and other foreign travel documents held by dependents.
Marriage to Foreign Nationals: Employees will be required to disclose whether they are married to foreign nationals so that the relevant information can be included in departmental records.
The move is being described in government circles as an important step towards improving administrative transparency and updating the records of individuals serving in government positions.
Officials who fail to submit the required declarations within the stipulated 90-day period may face disciplinary action in accordance with applicable rules, although the precise consequences have not been specified in the information provided.
The relevant ministries and divisions have been directed to ensure that the required information is collected and submitted in accordance with the government’s instructions.
