Chief Secretary of Pakistan
The position of Chief Secretary in Pakistan is held by the highest-ranking civil servant in each of the provinces or administrative units, excluding the Islamabad Capital Territory. Chief Secretaries serve as the executive administrative heads of their respective provinces, playing a crucial role in the implementation of government policies and the administration of public services.
Responsibilities and Duties
Chief Secretaries are responsible for overseeing the provincial bureaucracy, coordinating between various departments, and ensuring that the directives of the provincial government are effectively implemented. They report directly to the Prime Minister of Pakistan and work closely with provincial ministers to facilitate governance and development.
Appointment
Chief Secretaries are appointed by the Prime Minister of Pakistan. Their appointments are based on their seniority, experience, and performance in the civil service. They typically have extensive backgrounds in public administration and have served in various capacities within the government.
Residence and Office
The Chief Secretary resides at the Chief Secretary House in Karachi and operates from the Provincial Secretariat. This centralized location allows them to manage the provincial administration efficiently and interact with different departments and stakeholders.
Current Chief Secretaries in Pakistan
Punjab
- Chief Secretary: Zahid Akhtar Zaman
- Joining Date: December 2022
Zahid Akhtar Zaman leads the largest province in Pakistan, ensuring efficient governance and public service delivery in Punjab.
Sindh
- Chief Secretary: Asif Hyder Shah
- Joining Date: 12 March 2024
He manages the administration of Sindh, focusing on urban and rural development, public health, and infrastructure projects.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
- Chief Secretary: Nadeem Aslam Chaudhry
- Joining Date: 21 March 2023
Nadeem Aslam Chaudhry oversees the provincial administration of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, focusing on the region’s security and development challenges.
Balochistan
- Chief Secretary: Shakeel Qadir Khan
- Joining Date: 18 August 2023
Shakeel Qadir Khan manages the provincial administration of Balochistan, focusing on the delivery of public services and policy implementation in one of Pakistan’s most challenging regions.
Gilgit-Baltistan
- Chief Secretary: Mohyuddin Ahmad Wani
- Joining Date: 27 April 2022
Mohyuddin Ahmad Wani heads the administration in Gilgit-Baltistan, a region known for its strategic importance and unique administrative needs.
Azad Kashmir
- Chief Secretary: Dawood Muhammad Bareach
- Joining Date: 10 July 2022
Dawood Muhammad Bareach oversees the administration of Azad Kashmir, ensuring the implementation of government policies and the coordination of various departments.
For comprehensive information about the list of all Chief Secretaries across various provinces in Pakistan, please visit the links below:
List of all Chief Secretary of Punjab, Pakistan
List of all Chief Secretary of Sindh
List of all Chief Secretary of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
List of all Chief Secretary of Balochistan
List of all Chief Secretaries of Gilgit-Baltistan
list of Chief Secretaries of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK)
These Chief Secretaries oversee the administration and governance of their respective provinces, ensuring the smooth functioning of provincial affairs and the effective implementation of government policies. They are instrumental in maintaining the administrative machinery and coordinating efforts to achieve development goals across Pakistan’s provinces.