ISLAMABAD: The government has stepped up monitoring of civil servants’ personal social media accounts as part of efforts to enforce the Civil Servants Conduct Rules 2026, according to official sources.
According to a Samaa TV report, under the new rules, government officials’ personal social media activity will also fall within the scope of conduct regulations. Officials allegedly involved in anti-government activities or promoting narratives against the government could face scrutiny and disciplinary action.
Sources said action could also be taken against officials who use anonymous or fake accounts to allegedly defame the government or state institutions.
Civil servants have also been barred from using their personal social media accounts to promote official work for publicity or personal branding, according to the rules.
The government may seek details of both official and personal social media accounts operated by civil servants, sources said.
Official government social media accounts will require prior written approval before they can be created or operated. Such accounts will be restricted to publishing verified government information and official activities.
The rules also require officials leaving their positions to hand over control of official social media accounts to their successors, including login credentials, archived data and administrative access.
The new conduct framework covers a broad range of media and digital platforms, including television, radio, podcasts, blogs, videos, websites and social media.
Officials will also be prohibited from publishing opinions or information contrary to government policy or the official government position, according to the sources.
Violations of the conduct rules could result in departmental disciplinary action against the concerned civil servants.
