Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Provincial Government Seal

Provincial Government Flag
Seat of Government Peshawar
Legislature
Assembly
Speaker Asad Qaiser
Members in Assembly 124
Executive
Governor Iqbal Zafar Jhagra
Chief Minister Pervaiz Khattak
Chief Secretary Abid Saeed
Judiciary
High Court Peshawar High Court
Chief Justice Justice Mazhar Alam Miankhel

The Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (Pashto: د خیبر پښتونخوا حکومت‎, Urdu: حکومتِ خیبرپختونخوا‎) is the provincial government of the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Its powers and structure are set out in the provisions of the 1973 Constitution, in which 26 districts[1] come under its authority and jurisdiction. The government includes the cabinet, selected from members the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Provincial Assembly, and the non-political civil staff within each department. The province is governed by a unicameral legislature with the head of government known as the Chief Minister. The Chief Minister, invariably the leader of a political party represented in the Assembly, selects members of the Cabinet. The Chief Minister and Cabinet are thus responsible the functioning of government and are entitled to remain in office so long as it maintains the confidence of the elected Assembly. The head of state of the province is known as the Governor. The official and full name of the province is Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (formally known as the Northwest Frontier Province). Often an abbreviation of "KP" or "KPK" is used by unknowing journalists and media outlets, although these terms neither appears in the Constitution, any treaties or in legal cases to which it is a party. The terms Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa or Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government are often used in official documents. The seat of government is in Peshawar, thus serving as the capital of the province.

Structure

The Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa functions under the provisions of the Constitution of Pakistan (1973). The Province has a Provincial Assembly with 124 elected members, constituent of 99 Regular seats, 22 seats reserved for women and 3 seats for non-Muslims. The Provincial Assembly elects the Chief Minister of the Province who forms a Cabinet of Ministers to look after various Departments. The Chief Minister is the Chief Executive of the Province. The Federal Government appoints a Governor as head of the Provincial Government.

The bureaucratic machinery of the province is headed by a Chief Secretary, who coordinates and supervises functions of various Departments headed by Departmental Secretaries. All the Secretaries are assisted by Additional Secretaries, Deputy Secretaries, Section Officers and other staff. The Departments may have attached Departments and autonomous or semi-autonomous bodies to look after various functions.

Since the year 2001, the system of elected District Governments has been introduced. The Province is divided into 24 districts. The Districts are headed by a Zila Nazim or district mayor assisted by a District Coordination Officer, in charge of district bureaucracy. In a District, the functions are devolved further to the Tehsil, Town and Union Council Governments. Each District has an elected Zilla Council, elected Tehsil, Town, and Union Councils who look after various activities at their respective levels.

At the district level, a District Police Officer looks after the Law and Order and he reports to the Zila Nazim. Each district has a Public Safety Commission which addresses public complaints against the Police. There is a Provincial Police Officer who is in charge of the Police system at the provincial level.

Legislative branch

The 124 seats of the Assembly in 2013

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Provincial Assembly is the legislative branch of the provincial government. It is a unicameral legislature.

Powers of Assembly

The Constitution grants numerous powers to Assembly. Enumerated in Article 123(3), 130, 141 and 142 the Constitution of Pakistan, these include the powers to manage the purse of the province, to keep checks on the policies and practices of the government and to make laws.

Makeup of Assembly

The Assembly currently consists of 124 voting members, each of whom represents a provincial district. The number of representatives each province has in the Assembly is based on each province's population as determined in the most recent Census. All 124 representatives serve a five-year term. Each district receives a minimum of one representative in the Assembly. In order to be elected as a representative, an individual must be at least 18 years of age and must be only a Pakistani citizen and his name appears on the electoral roll for any area in the Province. There is no limit on the number of terms a representative may serve.

Executive Branch

The executive post in the provincial government is the Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa although power is delegated to the Chief Minister, Cabinet members, and other officials. The governor is designated by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister and Chief Minister normally regarded a ceremonial post.

Governor

The executive branch consists of the Governor. The Governor is the head of province. The Governor, according to the Constitution, must "take care that the laws be faithfully executed", and "preserve, protect and defend the Constitution". The last Governor Methab Ahmed Khan Abbasi resigned on Feb 10, 2016, because the charge of governorship was keeping him away from political activities. Fazal-ur-Rehman of JUI-F tried to grab the position for his own party but was unsuccessful and Prime Minister of Pakistan transferred the responsibility to his close associate Iqbal Zafar Jhagra on 4 March 2016.

The Governor may sign legislation passed by Provincial Assembly into law or may veto in the case of a bill other than a Money Bill preventing it from becoming law unless two-thirds of Provincial Assembly vote to override the veto.

Chief Minister

The Chief Minister is the Chief Executive of the province hence is the head of government. Under the Constitution, the Chief Minister is Leader of House. By virtue of this role, he or she is the head of the Assembly. In that capacity, the Chief Minister is allowed to vote in the Assembly. The current Chief Minister is Iqbal Zafar Jhagra

Cabinet and Cabinet-Level Officials

The day-to-day enforcement and administration of provincial laws is in the hands of the various provincial departments, created by the Assembly to deal with specific areas of provincial and national affairs. The heads of the departments are chosen by the Chief Minister from members of the Provincial Assembly and then approved with the "advice and consent" of Governor generally known as the Chief Minister's "Cabinet".

Minister for Agriculture

Minister of Agriculture of KP
Incumbent
Ikramullah Khan
since May 7, 2014
KP Department of Agriculture
Reports to Chief Minister
Seat Peshawar
Appointer Chief Minister
with Provincial Assembly advice and consent
Term length No fixed term
Formation August 14, 1973
Website Official Website

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister of Agriculture is the head of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Department of Agriculture, concerned with Agriculture. The Minister is a member of the Chief Minister's Cabinet. Mr. Ikramullah Khan was appointed as Minister of Agriculture by Chief Minister of KP Pervez Khattak on May 7, 2014.[2][3][4][5][6]

The duties of the minister revolve around Agriculture conditions and concerns in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. This includes advising the Chief Minister on matters of Agriculture. It strives to administer the department of Agriculture to carry out approved programs and make the public aware of the objectives of the department.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Finance

Minister of Finance of KP
Incumbent
Muzaffar Said
since October 04, 2014

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister of Finance is the head of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Department of Finance, concerned with Finance. The Minister is a member of the Chief Minister's Cabinet. Mr. Muzaffar Said was appointed as Minister of Finance by Chief Minister of KP Pervez Khattak on October 4, 2014.[7][8]

The duties of the minister revolve around Finance conditions and concerns in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. This includes advising the Chief Minister on matters of Finance. It strives to administer the department of Finance to carry out approved programs and make the public aware of the objectives of the department.

Minister of Health

Minister of Health of KP
Incumbent
Shaukat Ali Yousafzai
since June 17, 2013

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister of Health is the head of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Department of Health, concerned with health matters. The Minister is a member of the Chief Minister's Cabinet. Mr. Shaukat Ali Yousafzai was appointed as Minister of Health by Chief Minister of KP Pervez Khattak on June 17, 2013.[9]

The duties of the secretary revolve around human conditions and concerns in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. This includes advising the Chief Minister on matters of health. It strives to administer the department of Health to carry out approved programs and make the public aware of the objectives of the department.

Minister of Local Government

Minister of Local Government of KP
Incumbent
Inayatullah Khan
since June 17, 2013

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister of Local Government is the head of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Department of Local Government, concerned with Local Government. The Minister is a member of the Chief Minister's Cabinet. Mr. Inayatullah Khan was appointed as Minister of Local Government by Chief Minister of KP Pervez Khattak on June 17, 2013.[10]

The duties of the minister revolve around Local Government conditions and concerns in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. This includes advising the Chief Minister on matters of Local Government. It strives to administer the department of Local Government to carry out approved programs and make the public aware of the objectives of the department.

Minister of Minerals Development

Minister of Minerals Development of KP
Incumbent
Ziaullah Khan
since May 7, 2014

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister of Minerals Development is the head of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Department of Minerals Development, concerned with Minerals Development. The Minister is a member of the Chief Minister's Cabinet. Mr. Ziaullah Khan was appointed as Minister of Minerals Development by Chief Minister of KP Pervez Khattak on May 7, 2014.[11][12][13][14][15]

The duties of the minister revolve around Minerals Development conditions and concerns in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. This includes advising the Chief Minister on matters of Minerals Development. It strives to administer the department of Minerals Development to carry out approved programs and make the public aware of the objectives of the department.

Minister of Revenue and Estate

Minister of Revenue & Estate of KP
Incumbent
Ali Amin Khan
since June 17, 2013

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister of Revenue & Estate is the head of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Department of Revenue & Estate, concerned with Revenue & Estate matters. The Minister is a member of the Chief Minister's Cabinet. Mr. Ali Amin Khan was appointed as Minister of Revenue & Estate by Chief Minister of KP Pervez Khattak on June 17, 2013.[16]

The duties of the minister revolve around Revenue & Estate conditions and concerns in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. This includes advising the Chief Minister on matters of Revenue & Estate. It strives to administer the department of Revenue & Estate to carry out approved programs and make the public aware of the objectives of the department.

Minister of Energy & Power

Minister of Energy & Power of KP
Incumbent
Muhammad Atif
since June 17, 2013

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister of Energy & Power is the head of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Department of Energy & Power, concerned with Energy & Power. The Minister is a member of the Chief Minister's Cabinet.

Mr. Muhammad Atif was appointed as Minister of Energy & Power by Chief Minister of KP Pervez Khattak on June 1, 2014.[17] The duties of the minister revolve around Energy & Power conditions and concerns in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. This includes advising the Chief Minister on matters of Energy & Power. It strives to administer the department of Energy & Power to carry out approved programs and make the public aware of the objectives of the department.

Minister of Law

Minister of Law of KP
Incumbent
Imtiaz Shahid
since October 04, 2014
Website Official Website

Mr. Imtiaz Shahid was appointed as Minister of Law by Chief Minister of KP Pervez Khattak on October 4, 2014.[18][19] The duties of the minister revolve around Law conditions and concerns in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. This includes advising the Chief Minister on matters of Law. It strives to administer the department of Law to carry out approved programs and make the public aware of the objectives of the department.

KP Accountability Commission

For the first time ever in the history of any provincial government, the PTI led government of KP presented an amendment in the parliament for the establishment of a provincial Accountability Commission. The bill was passed and KP Ehtesab Cell was set up in 2014. KP government as per its claim kept the Commission away from any political pressure and for the first time in the history of Pakistan, a serving Minister Ziaullah Afridi was arrested for corruption and misuse of Authority by any Law forcing agency. KP Ehtesab Cell claims of recovering as much as 2 billion rupees from the corrupt bureaucrats and politicians. A controversy was created in January 2016 on amending the Accountability Law and Director General Ehtesab Commission resigned on the reservations in amendments. However, the Law was reverted through an ordinance by Chief Minister of KP.

Cabinet

The Cabinet officers are listed below:

Office Incumbent Term Began

Chief Minister
May 31, 2013

Minister of the Minister of Science & Technology
June 17, 2013

Minister of Revenue and Estate
June 17, 2013
Minister of Elementary and Secondary Education
Minister of the Minister of Energy & Power
June 17, 2013
Minister for Sports & Culture
Mahmood Khan
 June 17, 2013

Minister of Excise & Taxation
Mian Jamshed ud Din
 May 17, 2014
Minister of Zakat & Usher
June 17, 2013

Minister of Food
Qalandar Khan Lodhi
 May 17, 2014

Minister for Agriculture
Ikram ullah khan Gandapur
 May 17, 2014
Minister for Information
Minister for Higher Education
Mushtaq Ahmad Ghani
 May 17, 2014
Minister of Public Health Engineering
May 17, 2014

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development
Inayatullah Khan
 June 17, 2013

Minister for Finance
Muzaffar Said
 June 17, 2013

Minister of Law
Imtiaz Shahid
 June 17, 2014
Minister of Home & Tribal Affairs
Minister of Irrigation
Sikandar Hayat Khan
 October 20, 2015
Minister of Minerals Development
Minister of Labour
Anisa Zeb Tahirkheli
 October 20, 2015
Minister of Minerals Development
Minister of Labour
Muhammad Rizwan
 October 20, 2015

Judicial Branch

The Judiciary explains and applies the laws. This branch does this by hearing and eventually making decisions on various legal cases.

Provincial Departments

  • Department of Administration
  • Department of Agriculture
  • Department of Auqaf
  • Department of Communication & Works
  • Department of Elementary & Secondary Education
  • Department of Energy & Power
  • Department of Environment
  • Department of Excise & Taxation
  • Department of Finance
  • Department of Food
  • Department of Health
  • Department of Housing
  • Department of Industries
  • Department of Information
  • Department of Irrigation
  • Department of Law
  • Department of Local Government
  • Department of Minerals Development
  • Department of Planning & Development
  • Department of Revenue & Estate
  • Department of Sports & Tourism
  • Department of Transport
  • Department of Zakat & Ushr
Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mil Mi 17 helicopter.

See also

References

  1. ↑ Bureau Report. "KP govt creates new Kohistan district". dawn.com. Retrieved 26 July 2015.
  2. ↑ KP govt expands and reshuffles cabinet - thenews.com.pk
  3. ↑ KP government reshuffles the provincial cabinet
  4. ↑ Five new ministers, three advisors inducted in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Cabinet: three special assistants to be appointed | Business Recorder
  5. ↑ For the promised change?: Five new ministers sworn in to provincial cabinet – The Express Tribune
  6. ↑ Housekeeping: K-P cabinet undergoes expansion, reshuffling – The Express Tribune
  7. ↑ http://www.thenews.com.pk/Todays-News-7-276661-With-new-inductions-KP-cabinet-strength-rises-to-14
  8. ↑ http://nation.com.pk/national/04-Oct-2014/kp-govt-inducts-more-ministers-in-cabinet
  9. ↑ Yousafzai visits info department
  10. ↑ http://tribune.com.pk/story/563100/speculation-ends-twelve-new-k-p-ministers-take-oath/
  11. ↑ KP govt expands and reshuffles cabinet - thenews.com.pk
  12. ↑ KP government reshuffles the provincial cabinet
  13. ↑ Five new ministers, three advisors inducted in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Cabinet: three special assistants to be appointed | Business Recorder
  14. ↑ For the promised change?: Five new ministers sworn in to provincial cabinet – The Express Tribune
  15. ↑ Housekeeping: K-P cabinet undergoes expansion, reshuffling – The Express Tribune
  16. ↑ Speculation ends: Twelve new K-P ministers take oath – The Express Tribune
  17. ↑ http://tribune.com.pk/story/729278/additional-responsibilities-education-minister-atif-khan-assigned-energy-portfolio/
  18. ↑ http://nation.com.pk/national/04-Oct-2014/kp-govt-inducts-more-ministers-in-cabinet
  19. ↑ http://www.thenews.com.pk/Todays-News-7-276661-With-new-inductions-KP-cabinet-strength-rises-to-14
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