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Rules of Business, 1973.

Country/Territory
Pakistan
Document type
Miscellaneous
Date
1973 (2021)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Environment gen., Water, Wild species & ecosystems, General
Keyword
Institution Governance Local government Freshwater resources management Sustainable development
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

These Rules set out a framework for public administration in Pakistan. They, among other things define the Federal Secretariat and the relationship of the federal government and the provinces. The Federal Secretariat shall comprise the Ministries and Divisions shown in Schedule I. The business of government shall be distributed among the Divisions in the manner indicated in Schedule II. The Prime Minister may, whenever necessary, constitute a new Ministry consisting of one or more Divisions. No important policy decision shall be taken or directive issued to the Governor of the Province except with the approval of the Prime Minister. The Rules set out the organization of Divisions and duties of Divisions (among which the Water Resources Division, the National Food Security and Research Division and the Climate Change Division) of government and provides for coordination and consultation between Divisions. The Rules furthermore set out procedures of administration, including, among other things, the making of legislation. The implementation of an international agreement in the Provincial field shall normally be the responsibility of the Provincial Government unless in any case specific orders of the Prime Minister are obtained by the Division concerned.

Full text
English
Website
cabinet.gov.pk