Govt bans foreign travel of officials

The government has issued new directives aimed at curbing foreign travel by public officials, discouraging such trips except for those deemed absolutely necessary for national interests.Officials are also prohibited from traveling abroad simultaneously in groups unless it is unavoidable.The Ministry of Home Affairs confirmed the issuance of these updated guidelines today. This follows a circular released by the Chief Adviser's Office on December 9. Similar restrictions were placed in the previous fiscal year due to an ongoing dollar shortage, limiting non-essential foreign travel.Key directives on foreign travel:Public officials are to avoid foreign travel unless absolutely necessary.Ministries are required to prepare

The government has issued new directives aimed at curbing foreign travel by public officials, discouraging such trips except for those deemed absolutely necessary for national interests. Officials are also prohibited from traveling abroad simultaneously in groups unless it is unavoidable. The Ministry of Home Affairs confirmed the issuance of these updated guidelines today.

This follows a circular released by the Chief Adviser's Office on December 9. Similar restrictions were placed in the previous fiscal year due to an ongoing dollar shortage, limiting non-essential foreign travel. Travel proposals must include a record of the official's foreign trips in the past year.

The government has reiterated that any exceptions to these rules will require substantial evidence of necessity, ensuring that only essential trips aligned with national priorities are approved. These measures come as part of broader efforts to manage foreign currency reserves and optimize public expenditure. TF.