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Debate #396 · Governance, civil service and public policy

Should public officials in Pakistan hold wide discretionary powers?

Asked 1 time · 1 year · Public Administration
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Examiners want: Merits and demerits of discretion for organisational functioning, Pakistan's context of abuse, and a reasoned position with safeguards

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CSS · Public Administration · Define

In public administration, discretionary powers refer to the public office holder's authority to make, interpret and regulate policies. Above in view, answer the following questions:-

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