Federal &Parliamentary System Federal System : In a federal system power is divided between the central government and the provinces. Parliamentary System : It governs the relationship between the executive and legislative branches at the national level.
Tiers of Government Federal Government Provincial Government Local Government
Structure
Federal, Provincial &Local Government Executive Legislative / Parliament Judiciary
Executive At Federal L evel Prime ministers, President, Cabinet Ministers and Advisors. At Provincial Level Chief Ministers, Governor, Cabinet Ministers Advisors. At Local Level District Mayor, city Mayor, UC chairman councilor & secretary.
Legislative Branch At Federal Level National Assembly, Senate At Provincial Level Provincial Assembly & Provincial Legislative Body At Local Level District Council, Tehsil , Union Council
Judiciary At Federal Level Supreme Court, Chief Justice of Pakistan, Federal Sharia Court At Provincial Level High Court, Chief Justice of High Court At Local Level District Court, Judicial Magistrate, District Judges
Provincial Government Responsibilities Provincial governments in Pakistan hold significant responsibilities and powers within their respective regions. Each province has its own legislative assembly and executive branch . The Chief Minister heads the executive branch, overseeing the administration of the province and the implementation of laws. Critical areas managed by provincial governments include healthcare, education up to the intermediate level, agriculture, infrastructure development, and local governance. Additionally, provinces play a crucial role in transfering powers to local government bodies, ensuring effective grassroots governance.
Local Government Bodies Local government bodies, including city or district governments, play a vital role in delivering essential services and managing local affairs across Pakistan. These bodies are responsible for providing municipal services such as water supply, sanitation, waste management, and urban infrastructure development. They also engage in urban planning activities , including zoning regulations and building codes, to ensure sustainable development and orderly growth of urban areas. Community development initiatives, revenue collection through property taxes are other key functions performed by local government bodies. Overall, they serve as a crucial link between the government and citizens, facilitating governance at the grassroots level.