Local Government

The local government problem is one larger than any political point-scoring

Youngsters will be tasked with creating awareness about local bodies system

A strong local government will sow the seeds of a natural democracy

It is devastating to imagine that those in charge of safety, welfare, progress have no sense of responsibility

PM Imran discusses matters pertaining to the economy

During his visit, he inaugurated work on the 4.2 Megawatt (MW) Reshun Hydel Power Project

Local governments in this country have only flourished under military rule

Local Bodies secretary pleaded the commission to extend the deadline

Speakers argue on greater empowerment of women at the lowest elected govt level

The new local law provides a golden opportunity to weaken stranglehold of electables

Panchayats and neighbourhood councils to get more powers

Says role of civil society important in creating awareness about new Punjab LG Act 2019

Facing mounting criticism amid worsening economy, PTI's district-level leaders fear it may not do well in LG polls

Law minister says PML-N was given enough time to propose amendments

Says the session was summoned on request of the opposition members

Speakers stress need to implement Sindh RTI law in its entirety

Representation to end sense of deprivation among tribal people

Province's civil defence apparatus appears in shambles as NGOs attempt to plug gaps without any coordination...

Mahmood calls for a more systematic process for electing tehsil members

Opposition lawmakers walked out of the session as the amendments bill was presented

CEC writers letter to CM Kamal informing him about LG tenure

Turnout remains lacklustre over lack of enthusiasm for short-term local bodies

Two resolutions prepared over bar on issuing tenders, retaining control on Pir Wadhai Bus Stand

Opposition walks out over PPP's continued resistance

Prime Minister has no right to dictate the province, says Ghani

Wants LG law to be amended to allow direct election of Tehsil Nazims

None of the provinces held local govet elections until they were compelled by SC to do so

Provinces need freedom to tweak their LG governments as they wish

New LG system to be based on K-P model

Local governments are meant to ensure democratic and accountable governance

Prime Minister Imran Khan is soon to address the federal bureaucracy

Minister says citizens will have the right to vote for district, tehsil heads

six local government officials fined 25,000 for violation ECP codes

Says decision taken to prevent any action that can influence results of upcoming general elections

MQM-P candidate's victory announcement had been taken back by RO

The real problem will start to unfold when the merger process is carried out practically

The Punjab Cities Programme aims at strengthening performance of urban local governments

Development projects in new budget include several schemes that have already been completed

Some officials prefer demarcation based on 1963 land survey, others prefer limits identified in LG act

LG representatives of southern Sindh decry lack of development funds

All 121 district govt heads, mayors of various Asian states confirm participation

SC wants KDA, KMC provided with resources to remove illegal constructions on 35,000 amenity plots

Question of civilising and modernising administration through local govt institutions remains unanswered

Lahore chapter of alliance has called a convention on December 8.

Seeks implementation of local govt system in letter and spirit

Sit-in held against proposals of sharing chairmen’s signatory powers with vice chairmen

Not a single monitoring visit carried out by respective nazims in 16 of 25 districts, reveals report

Medical college operational since 2016, still not registered with PMDC

Local self-government is essential to ensure that peoplesubstantially benefit from policies, development plans

Chairperson surveys work in progress at Sharafi Goth