The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has announced the detailed schedule for the delimitation process ahead of local government elections in Punjab, setting clear deadlines for each stage to ensure timely completion of the exercise. Read More: Punjab to finalise LG elections framework by Jan 10 According to an official statement, the delimitation will be carried […]
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LG Minister Nasir Shah briefs Bilawal on uplift projects
Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari met with Sindh’s Minister for Local Government, Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, at Bilawal House, where he was briefed on the performance of his department. Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari met with former Chief Minister of Sindh, Syed Qaim Ali Shah, at Bilawal House, where they discussed […]
MQM-P calls for review of 28th Amendment to strengthen local governance
The Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) has urged authorities to revisit the 28th Constitution Amendment to safeguard citizens’ rights and strengthen democracy in Pakistan. Speaking at a press conference in Karachi, MQM-P Chairman Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, along with party leaders Mustafa Kamal and Farooq Sattar, highlighted the urgency of constitutional reform amid escalating political tensions. Read […]
LG minister signals lump sum payment of dues to KDA’s retired employees
Sindh Minister for Local Government, Housing and Town Planning Syed Nasir Hussain Shah chaired the 1199th Governing Body meeting of the Karachi Development Authority (KDA) at the Civic Centre. On this occasion, Additional Secretary Local Government Dr. Shamshad was also present. The meeting reviewed various administrative, financial, and development matters of the institution in detail. […]
Nasir Shah slams KP govt over roadblocks due to protests
Sindh Minister for Local Government, Housing and Town Planning, Nasir Hussain Shah, said that in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) there is perhaps the only provincial government in the world that blocks roads and highways, creating difficulties and hardships for its own people. He stated that medical treatment is the right of the founder of PTI, and […]
Sindh implementing zero-tolerance policy against illegal constructions: LG minister
Sindh Provincial Minister for Local Government Nasir Hussain Shah has said that the PropTech Convention has emerged as an effective and credible platform bringing together policy-making, modern technology and investment in the real estate sector, playing a vital role in the development of a modern and sustainable real estate ecosystem in Pakistan, particularly in Sindh. […]
Khawaja Asif laments neglect in empowering local govts
Federal Minister for Defence Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Saturday said that strengthening local government was a proven and essential formula for sustaining democracy in Pakistan, stressing that political power must be rooted at the grassroots to gain constitutional and public legitimacy. Speaking at a public forum in Thinkfest 2026 at Alhamra Hall here, he said […]
Chinese firm interested in setting up wastewater treatment plants
Sindh Provincial Minister for Local Government, Housing and Town Planning, Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, met with a delegation of the Chinese Lingzi Group of Companies. On this occasion, the Additional Chief Secretary, Secretary Local Government, Director General KDA, and CEO Water Corporation were also present. The Chinese company expressed its interest in making investments in […]
“18th Amendment failed us,” says Khawaja Asif
Defense Minister Khawaja Asif criticized Pakistan’s 18th Amendment, saying it transferred most powers to provincial governments. He said incidents in Karachi highlight the need to delegate authority to local levels. Asif also expressed sorrow over the Gul Plaza fire, calling it a national tragedy. Speaking in the National Assembly, he said local governments must be […]
Govt empowering LG institutions for prompt public relief: Nasir Shah
An important and policy-oriented meeting of Pakistan Peoples Party Town Chairmen was held under the chairmanship of Sindh Minister for Local Government, Housing and Town Planning, Nasir Hussain Shah. The meeting began with profound grief and sorrow over the loss of precious human lives in the Gul Center tragedy, followed by prayers for the eternal […]