The Establishment Division has prohibited government employees from using social media without prior authorization to prevent the unauthorized sharing of official information and documents.
In a memorandum issued on Tuesday, government employees have been instructed to adhere to the Government Servants (Conduct) Rules, 1964. The directive specifies that no government employee is permitted to use any social media platform without obtaining permission.
The memorandum emphasizes that government employees are prohibited from sharing opinions or facts that could harm the government’s reputation. It further states that employees are not allowed to criticize government policies, decisions, or matters related to national sovereignty and dignity.
Public servants are also forbidden from expressing their views or engaging in rhetoric on social media without proper authorization, with the warning that strict disciplinary action will be taken against those who violate these guidelines.
The memorandum also underscores that government employees must not share official documents or information with unauthorized individuals. Additionally, it stresses that employees are not permitted to make media statements that could negatively impact international relations.
The document highlights that civil servants have often engaged in debates on social media, but clarifies that the guidelines are not intended to prohibit the constructive use of social media.
Institutions have been urged to monitor their social media platforms to remove any inappropriate content. The memorandum applies to all government servants across various services and groups, with violations potentially leading to misconduct proceedings. Federal secretaries, additional secretaries, heads of departments, and chief secretaries have been directed to enforce the memorandum.
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