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The newly-elected government in Pakistan can bring about a significant and perceptible change in the governance structure if it is able to announce and implement a few critical changes in the existing system. The impact of these changes will be huge, both in the actual functioning of our institutions, as well as in altering the perception of the public-at-large. The preparatory work for these reforms has already been completed after wide consultations and only needs to be reviewed and approved by the cabinet.

First, the security of tenure for all government officers should be introduced and observed in letter and in spirit. If a secretary is appointed for a term of three years and a SHO for a term of two years, they cannot be transferred arbitrarily at the whims and caprices of the competent authority. The reasons for removal should be reduced in writing and the affected person will have the right to challenge this decision as a justiciable right. The Supreme Court has already given its verdict on this issue in the Anita Turab case. All that is required is to comply with it in the future.

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The Express tribune

Publication Date

5-31-2013

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1-3

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