The federal government has decided to challenge the Islamabad High Court’s (IHC) Friday order directing the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to hold local government elections in the capital on December 31 (today). Meanwhile, voters in the federal capital have been queueing since today morning outside designated polling stations, which remained closed and empty of […] The post Govt, ECP Challenge IHC Order To Hold Islamabad LG Polls Today appeared first on The Friday Times - Naya Daur.
Dehleez (Pakistan Local Democracy Dialogue) and CPDI Pakistan organized a roundtable of key stakeholders on the “Future of Local Government” in Islamabad to generate ideas and strategies for strengthening local governments in Pakistan. The event brought together representatives of multiple political parties and was attended by Sher Ali Arbab, MNA (PTI), Senator Anwaar ul Haq […] The post Comprehensive Reforms Needed To Strengthen Local Governments In Pakistan appeared first on The Friday Times - Naya Daur.
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) released a 14-page order on the postponement of the Islamabad local government polls, proposing amendments to the Constitution and to the Elections Act, 2017, in order to ensure that the process is held smoothly in the future. “The commission has already proposed certain amendments to the Constitution and the […] The post Amend Law, Constitution For Smooth LG Polls: ECP appeared first on The Friday Times - Naya Daur.