Pakistan Government Directs Civil Servants to Declare Foreign Nationality Within 90 Days

PothikTV News Desk: 22 October 2026, 10:34 am

The government of Pakistan has issued fresh directives requiring civil servants across all ministries and divisions to declare their foreign nationality status within 90 days. The mandate was formally communicated through an office memorandum released by the Establishment Division regarding the enforcement of the Foreign Nationality Rules 2026.

Under the newly issued regulations, public servants are required to submit comprehensive declarations regarding their citizenship status, travel documents, and dual nationality. The official order extends to the dependents of civil servants, demanding full disclosure of their foreign citizenship and travel records.

A standardized proforma has been provided to facilitate the submission of these declarations. According to the memorandum, officials must also submit formal declarations if they are married to foreign citizens.

All federal ministries and administrative divisions have been directed to ensure that their staff comply with the reporting process. The government aims to collect full details regarding dual citizenship, foreign spouses, and dependent status across the civil service workforce.

The latest directive follows earlier instructions issued by the government regarding dual citizenship and foreign nationality rules. In a previous warning, the Establishment Division alerted all departments that failure to comply with these orders or providing false information would trigger formal disciplinary proceedings.

The memorandum explicitly states that submitting a false declaration will be treated as official misconduct. Officers who fail to comply with the order or provide inaccurate details will face departmental action under the Civil Servants (Efficiency and Discipline) Rules, 2020.

Furthermore, the government has signaled that non-compliant officials could face additional legal action beyond internal disciplinary proceedings as the enforcement of foreign nationality rules moves forward.