Punjab local government system approved by PM Khan

Punjab local government system approved by PM Khan

LAHORE – Prime Minister Imran Khan had approved the formation of a new local government system.

Authorities have decided to establish tehsil and city district governments under the new system.

Neighbourhood and village councils will replace town councils and district councils in urban and rural centres respectively.

The councils - overseen by chairmen - will comprise of six members each, three of whom will be directly elected, whereas the rest will be appointed on special seats.

Solid waste management, Wasa, development authorities, and PHA will report to the local governments. The police department, however, will not report to the local government representatives, who will have finanical as well as administrative powers.