K-P government proposes abolition of district councils

Peshawar: In the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly during a session chaired by Speaker Mushtaq Ahmad Ghani, the government proposed abolition of district councils in the province.

invest with imarat

Islamabad’s emerging city centre

Learn More

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) government has decided to abolish district councils and retain town/tehsil and village and neighborhood councils by proposing alterations to the LG system existing in the province.

Information Minister Shaukat Yousafzai said consultations on the proposed amendments to LG Act were in process. They would be presented in the cabinet for approval before being tabled in the assembly.

While the opposition members expressed concerns over the abolition of district councils, Mr. Yousafzai assured the opposition members that their suggestions would be incorporated while amending the law.

For news and updates keep on visiting Graana blog

Maham Tahir

Recent Posts

Emaar’s Dubai Square Project to Deliver Massive New Mall, Including EV-Ready Dubai Square Mall

Dubai: Emaar Properties launched the Dubai Square project in May at Dubai Creek Harbour, bringing…

24 hours ago

IMARAT Begins Landscaping Works at PWD Underpass

Islamabad: IMARAT Group has started landscaping works at the PWD Underpass, marking a fresh effort…

3 days ago

CDA Seeks Cabinet Approval to Cut Commercial Charges for Islamabad Hotels

Islamabad: The Capital Development Authority has sent a summary to the Interior Ministry, requesting that…

4 days ago

Sindh Approves Record PKR 1.018 Trillion Development Budget for 2025–26

Karachi: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has approved a record development budget of PKR…

5 days ago

ECNEC Approves Major Road and Water Projects to Boost Balochistan’s Connectivity

Quetta: The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec) on Tuesday approved the Balochistan…

6 days ago

Rawalpindi Ring Road Phase I 75% Complete; Phase II Feasibility Launched

Rawalpindi: Phase I of the Rawalpindi Ring Road project is nearing completion, while the Rawalpindi…

1 week ago