ICT to get Local Government Commission

After the formation of Islamabad Municipal Corporation there has been an issue of distribution of authority with CDA

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ISLAMABAD:
Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan on Tuesday said that the federal cabinet has approved the formation of Local Government Commission for Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT).

MNA Ali Nawaz Awan will head the new body, she said at a press conference along with SAPM on Health Services Dr Zafar Mirza to share details of the decisions taken during a cabinet meeting.

She said the commission would work to keep the capital city clean and maintain its healthy environment.


Apparently, the commission will take the responsibilities which the local government representatives under the mayor have failed to perform.

After the formation of Islamabad Municipal Corporation there has been an issue of distribution of authority with the Capital Development Authority.

Published in The Express Tribune, December 25th, 2019.
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