Local Government

Newly-elected LG representatives find they have no powers, finances or even places to sit

Minister pleads innocence, next hearing of case fixed for February 14, 2016

10 companies of Pakistan Army have been placed on standby for emergency situations

Polling postponed in 16 UCs; 958 candidates for councillor are in the running

Amendments through ordinance reduce women’s seats, change mayoral eligibility criteria, increase deputy mayor slots

Govt decision against allowing public holiday surprises capital residents

Slum residents look towards candidates to solve their basic problems

Former residents, including candidates, relocated due to CDA operations

December 20 is final deadline for government to redo the rules.

Local government elections are scheduled for November 30 in capital

Limited authority granted to neighbourhood, village LG members

The petitioner had challenged his eligibility for the elected office

Khattak gave the rules his nod of approval to be notified

Delimitation process completed in the federal capital

The counsel argued that the act was inconclusive as it did not empower the Election Commission of Pakistan

LG system needs constitutional protection to be more effective

Several party members are still displeased with nomination of new entrants

The second largest force that emerged in the LG polls is that of the independents

Asks election commission to submit empirical data to justify each day of delay

The hearing was adjourned till August 27

CM Khattak gives nod to amendment in local government act .