Government Seeks Action Against Bureaucrats Over Dual Nationality Declarations

The Establishment Division requested permission from the Prime Minister to penalize senior officials who failed to declare dual nationality.

NationPulse Desk

Oct 30, 2026 · 11:19 AM 1 min read

Government Seeks Action Against Bureaucrats Over Dual Nationality Declarations

Key takeaways

The Establishment Division sent a summary to the Prime Minister's Office regarding dual nationality declarations.
Proposed proceedings target government officers in Grades 20, 21 and 22.
Out of 2,917 government officers, 62.5 percent failed to submit the required declarations.
Only 8.68 percent of officers who submitted declarations disclosed holding foreign nationality.

Sources reported that the Establishment Division delivered a summary to the Prime Minister's Office requesting permission to discipline government officials who neglected to file declarations concerning dual citizenship.

The document suggests taking action against personnel holding Grades 20, 21 and 22.

Authorities will serve show-cause notices to the affected individuals after the Prime Minister grants approval. Officials proven guilty of misconduct could encounter delayed promotions, forced retirement or termination from employment.

Out of 2,917 total government employees, 62.5 percent failed to provide the mandatory filings. From the group that filed, just 8.68 percent reported possessing foreign citizenship.

The bureaucrats who missed the filing deadline serve in the Pakistan Administrative Service, Police Service of Pakistan, Secretariat Group and Office Management Group.

Why it matters

Senior government officers in Grades 20, 21 and 22 face potential disciplinary actions, including dismissal, promotion withholding, or compulsory retirement for failing to declare dual nationality.