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Pakistan

Web Desk
Oct 13, 2025

Punjab shares core features of future local govt framework

Each district would be divided into urban and rural areas, with every jurisdiction having its own defined territory, status and administrative powers announced through a notification.

Pakistan

Web Desk
Sep 14, 2025

Punjab PDMA issues alert for 11th monsoon spell

PDMA Punjab has issued an alert ahead of the 11th spell of monsoon rains expected from September 16 to 19.

Politics

Web Desk
Aug 27, 2024

PTI announces plans to participate in local govt elections

Barrister Gohar said that even though the SC has reaffirmed PTI as a political party, the ECP has yet to issue the required certificate.

Pakistan

Web Desk
Apr 05, 2024

Wastewater treatment plants to be built in 11 cities

Punjab’s Local Government Department Minister, Zeeshan Rafique, has vowed to ensure a safe environment for the public by safeguarding underground water quality.

Pakistan

Web Desk
Jan 23, 2024

Development funds of local govts frozen ahead of general elections

While the caretaker governments are permitted to manage daily affairs in accordance with the law, implementing ongoing international and bilateral agreements, the ECP has set clear restrictions.

Business

Web Desk
Dec 24, 2023

Peshawar residents to block highway in protest against high gas bills

Numerous residents of Peshawar are expressing discontent over the exorbitant natural gas utility bills and have declared their intention to approach the Peshawar High Court (PHC) for redress.

Pakistan

Web Desk
Nov 02, 2023

SHC dismisses plea against Murtaza Wahab’s UC election

The PPP leader had been directly nominated and elected as the Karachi Mayor by the majority of local government (LG) representatives in June. However, it was mandatory to win UC election within six months to retain his mayoral position in accordance with the amended Sindh Local Government Act, 2013.

Pakistan

Web Desk
Sep 22, 2023

Hand grenade attack targets house in Khyber

A hand grenade attack targeted the residence of Village Council Chairman Engineer Arif Afridi, in Shlobar in District Khyber, in the jurisdiction of Bara Police Station.

Pakistan

Web Desk
Aug 27, 2023

Polling starts on LG by-polls in KP

Senior police officials confirmed the deployment of security forces at polling stations to maintain law and order and guarantee a peaceful voting experience