Chief Secretary Sindh

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The Chief Secretary Sindh is the top administrative authority of Sindh, holding a higher office than Provincial Ministers, controlling the entire government machinery and through whom all departments, operations and major provincial matters flow. They are appointed by the Prime Minister of Pakistan. They serve as the administrative head of the Government of Sindh and final authority of the Sindh bureaucracy. All Provincial Secretaries, Divisional Commissioners, police officials and other senior administrative officers report to the Chief Secretary. The Chief Secretary coordinates with the Chief Minister on all matters related to the province. The CS also coordinates closely with the Sindh Cabinet, ensuring that its policy decisions are executed across departments. The Chief Secretary is a key decision-maker in the Government of Sindh and oversees the implementation of major decisions across the province.