Original: Zila Nazims & Naib Zila Nazims in the Province of NWFP - NRB Local Government Elections Etymology The word Naib means assistant or deputy whilst Nazim is similar to a mayor, hence Naib Nazim is similar in function to a deputy mayor.
Simplified: Zila Nazims & Naib Zila Nazims in the Province of NWFP - NRB Local Government Elections The word Naib means assistant or deputy while Nazim is similar to a mayor, so a Naib Nazim is similar in to a deputy mayor.