Post: | Planning and Development Secretary of Pakistan |
Insignia: | File:State emblem of Pakistan.svg |
Insigniasize: | 175 |
Reports To: | Minister for Planning and Development |
Appointer: | Prime Minister of Pakistan |
Website: | Ministry of Planning and Development |
The Planning and Development Secretary of Pakistan (Urdu:), also referred to as Secretary P&D, is the Federal Secretary for the Ministry of Planning and Development. The Secretary P&D plays a key role in the country's economic planning and development activity, making it a highly coveted position in the federal government. The position holder is a BPS-22 grade officer, usually belonging to the Pakistan Administrative Service. The Secretary is also a part of the Planning Commission.[1]