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KP civil servants require approval before marrying foreign nationals

KP sets strict rules for civil servants marrying foreigners

By Fahad On Apr 15, 2026

hyber Pakhtunkhwa – The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has introduced a new rule requiring civil servants to get official permission before marrying foreign nationals. The decision was approved by Chief Minister Sohail Khan Afridi and is now in effect.

According to a notification from the Human Resource Management Department, any government employee who plans to marry a non-Pakistani citizen must first seek approval through the proper channel. If they fail to do so, it will be considered misconduct and could lead to disciplinary action.

The new regulation, called the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Civil Servants (Restrictions on Marriage with Foreign National) Rules, 2026, has been implemented immediately under Section 26 of the Civil Servants Act, 1973.

Under these rules, a foreign national is defined as anyone who is not a Pakistani citizen, and marriage includes all legally or religiously recognized unions. Authorities will review each request carefully, considering factors like the spouse’s nationality, Pakistan’s relations with that country, and any possible security or professional concerns before granting approval.

The rules also make it mandatory for the foreign spouse to undergo security and credential clearance by relevant agencies through the Home and Tribal Affairs Department.

Applicants are required to submit necessary documents, including a character clearance certificate and an affidavit confirming that the foreign national has no involvement in anti-state or criminal activities.

Importantly, the government will also review cases of serving civil servants who have already married foreign nationals without prior approval. Such cases will be placed before the authorities afresh for consideration.

The notification further states that any violation of these rules will be considered misconduct, making the employee liable to major penalties under the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government Servants (Efficiency and Discipline) Rules, 2011.

The government may, however, relax these rules in specific cases if deemed necessary, with reasons recorded in writing.