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PA speaker says it is govt’s responsibility to provide relief and employment to people
Top court summons Punjab chief secretary, ex-secretary at next hearing
Says local government is the basic structure of democracy
ECP official says it appears provincial government does not want elections for next 18 months
LGCD dept to move transition plan to provincial cabinet for its approval
Ban on new projects likely after announcement of election schedule
On July 19 LHC had given government one week’s time to finalise proposal
Panels formed at provincial, divisional, district, tehsil levels
Deposed local representatives stake claim to offices, powers after SC order
Short order says LGs stand restored and shall complete term in accordance with law