780 THE GAZETTE OF PAKISTAN, EXTRA., AUGUST 18, 2023 [PART I (2) Any disclosure made after seeking prior approval from the Chief of the Army Staff, or any officer duly empowered by him, in the manner prescribed, shall not be deemed as unauthorized disclosure under sub-section (1). (3) The information disclosed in contravention of sub-section (1), if prejudicial to the security and interest of Pakistan or the Armed Forces of Pakistan, shall be dealt with under section 59 of this Act, read with the Official Secrets Act, 1923 (XIX of 1923). 26B. Political activity.—(1) Any person, who is or has been subject to this Act, shall not engage in political activity of any kind within a period of two years from the date of his retirement, release, resignation, discharge, removal or dismissal from the service. (2) A person, who is or has been subject to this Act and has remained posted, employed, seconded, tasked or otherwise attached on sensitive duties, as prescribed under this Act, shall not take part in political activity of any kind, during a period of five years from the date of his retirement, release, resignation, discharge, removal or dismissal from the service. (3) Whoever violates sub-sections (1) or (2) of this section shall, on conviction by the court constituted under this Act, be punished with rigorous imprisonment for a term, which may extend to two years.”. 9. Insertion of new sections 55A, 55B and 55C, Act XXXIX of 1952.—In the said Act, after section 55, the following new sections shall be inserted, namely:— “55A. Conflict of interest.—(1) A personnel who is or has been subject to this Act during the preceding five years, shall not directly or indirectly enter into employment, consultation or other engagement with an entity having conflict of interest with any of the activities of the Armed Forces of Pakistan or its affiliated entities, in a manner or position that utilizes the skills or experience acquired by such person during association with the Armed Forces: Provided that sub-section (1) shall not apply to any such employment, consultation or engagement, made after seeking prior approval from the Chief of the Army Staff, or any officer duly empowered by him, in the manner prescribed. (2) Any person who contravenes the provision of sub-section (1) shall be guilty of an offence under this Act and may be punished with