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Public Adminstration QUESTION #9555
Question 1
Under the Rules of Business, a Secretary of a Division is responsible for the day-to-day administration of his Division. A policy matter of major significance arises. What is the correct procedural sequence for policy decision-making under Pakistan's constitutional framework?
  • Secretary decides and informs the Minister who ratifies the decision for implementation
  • Secretary prepares and presents the policy brief; Minister provides political direction and policy decision; Cabinet approves if it involves cross-ministerial impact; legislature is informed if it requires statutory change✔️
  • Federal Public Service Commission is consulted; Secretary implements after FPSC clearance; Minister signs off for political accountability
  • National Economic Council is convened for all major policy decisions, which are then forwarded to the Prime Minister for approval before Secretaries can act
Correct Answer Explanation
Under the Rules of Business, the Secretary is the administrative head responsible for preparing policy briefs and implementing decisions, but policy direction comes from the Minister (political head). Matters requiring cross-ministerial coordination or statutory change go to the Cabinet. This sequence reflects the constitutional structure of parliamentary government where elected ministers are accountable to the legislature.