Nepal, May 14 -- The Asset Probe Commission has directed high-ranking public officials who have served since 2005 to submit their property details within one month, intensifying its push for financial transparency among former and current officeholders.

A public notice published in the Gorkhapatra Daily on Thursday calls on serving and former prime ministers, ministers, lawmakers, and civil servants up to the rank of joint secretary to disclose their assets.

The commission has identified 16 categories of public officeholders who must mandatorily submit asset declarations. It has also made the disclosure form available on its website, allowing submissions in paper form, via email, or through authorized representatives.

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