Chief Secretary of Sindh
The Chief Secretary Sindh (Urdu: معتمدِ اعلٰی سندھ), also referred to as CS Sindh, is the bureaucratic chief and highest-ranking official of the Government of Sindh. They are the administrative head of the Government of Sindh. All departments within the Sindh Government come under the Chief Secretary. The position holder must be a BPS-22 officer and the appointment of the Chief Secretary is made by the Prime Minister of Pakistan. The position of Chief Secretary is equivalent to the rank of Federal Secretary. The current Chief Secretary of Sindh is Syed Asif Hyder Shah, in office since March 2024.
| Chief Secretary of Sindh | |
|---|---|
Seal of Sindh | |
Provincial Flag of Sindh | |
Incumbent Syed Asif Hyder Shah | |
| Abbreviation | CS Sindh |
| Residence | Chief Secretary House, Karachi |
| Seat | Karachi |
| Appointer | Prime Minister of Pakistan |
| Constituting instrument | Constitution of Pakistan |
| Website | sindh |
The Chief Secretary is the executive bureaucractic head of the province. The Chief Secretary is also the Chief Advisor to the Chief Minister on administrative matters. All Secretaries and Divisional Commissioners report to the Chief Secretary. The Provincial Ministers report to the Chief Secretary on administrative matters. Only the Prime Minister can appoint or remove the Chief Secretary from their position. The Chief Secretary also serves as the Cabinet Secretary of Sindh.