Sindh Minister for Local Government, Housing and Town Planning, Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, in his message on the occasion of the birth anniversary of the Founder of Pakistan, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, and Christmas, said that the leadership, principles and vision of Quaid-e-Azam remain a guiding light for every citizen of Pakistan even today. He […]
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LHC seeks further arguments on pleas against LG Act 2025
The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday adjourned proceedings on petitions challenging the Local Government Act 2025, seeking further arguments from the parties. Justice Sultan Tanveer Ahmad heard the petitions filed by Jamaat-e-Islami and others against the Local Government Act 2025. During the hearing, the Advocate General’s Office submitted its response to the special notice […]
Treasury voices concern over Suthra Punjab Authority bill
LAHORE: Treasury members on Tuesday expressed reservations over the proposed Suthra Punjab Authority while reviewing the bill aimed at establishing a centralised body for solid waste management across Punjab. Read More: Suthra Punjab: Clean Promises, Dirty Deals The concerns were raised during a meeting of the Punjab Assembly’s Standing Committee on Local Government, chaired […]
JI flays KP govt for depriving local government representatives of power
Jamaat-e-Islami Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has termed the negligence of provincial government in providing powers to local government representatives as worst insult to the public mandate and announced that Jamaat will extend full support to the forum where LG representatives from across the province will protest and struggle for their rights. These views were expressed by Jamaat-e-Islami […]
LG elections in Gilgit-Baltistan on Feb 14
Chief Election Commissioner Gilgit-Baltistan Raja Shahbaz Khan has announced the schedule for the local government elections. According to the announced schedule polling will be held on Saturday, February 14, 2026. A public notice in this regard will be issued on December 19, 2025, while nomination papers will be submitted from December 22 to December 26, […]
JI calls for proportional representation, announces nationwide sit-ins
LAHORE: Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) Emir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman on Sunday urged the government to hold transparent elections based on proportional representation, calling it the most effective way to free politics from feudalism, tribal influence, and money power. Read More: Jamaat-e-Islami to hold major public gathering in Lahore Addressing a reception at Minar-i-Pakistan Ground for organisers and […]
Over 2,400 candidates to compete in Quetta LG elections
The overdue local government elections in Quetta are scheduled for December 28, 2025. The Election Commission of Balochistan has completed all preparations, and election campaigns are underway across the city. A total of 2,433 candidates are contesting 642 general seats across 172 union councils of the Quetta Metropolitan Corporation, which is administratively divided into four […]
LG minister blasts blame game over child’s manhole death
Sindh’s Minister for Local Government, Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, while speaking about the tragic incident at NIPA Chowrangi, said it is unfortunate that immediately after the accident, all institutions were busy blaming each other. Some claimed it was their line, others said it belonged to someone else, but the Sindh government’s position is clear: whoever […]
ANP sets conditions for support on 28th amendment
PESHAWAR – The Awami National Party (ANP) has said it will support the proposed 28th Constitutional Amendment only if the government fully honours commitments made during the passage of the 27th amendment. Read More: SCBAP, CJP agree to improve bar, bench efficiency Central spokesperson Engineer Ihsanullah Khan said on Friday that constitutional amendments must serve […]
LHC disposes of petitions against Punjab LG Act 2022
The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday disposed of multiple petitions challenging the Punjab Local Government Act 2022, ruling that the pleas have become ineffective following the enforcement of a new local government law in the province. Justice Shujaat Ali Khan heard the petitions filed by Colonel (R) Mubasher Javed and Samiullah. During proceedings, counsels […]