Local government in Pakistan

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The 2001 Local Government Ordinance provides for devolution of government to district administrations. (Districts are the third tier of government, being sub-divisions of provinces. Prior to the Local Government Ordnance they were known as sub-divisions.) Each district administration is headed by a District Coordinating Officer (DCO] and a Zila Nazim.

The District Coordination Officer is the administrative head of the District Administration. They have wide-ranging responsibility for overseeing, improving and directing the approved plans of the District Government.^[1]

The Zila Nazim is the executive head of the District Administration. Their role is similar to district governor or prefect, with responsibility for implementing government strategy and developing initiatives arising out of it.^[2]

See also

• City District Government of Karachi
• Sialkot District Government
• Lahore District Government

References

1. ^ DCO job description
2. ^ Zila Nazim job description

External links

• Government of Pakistan: Local Government overview