PM directs to finalise recommendations on LG bodies within 48 hours

The meeting was attended by representatives from all four provinces.

ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday chaired a meeting regarding the local government at the PM Office and directed the Committee on Local Bodies to finalise its recommendations within the next 48 hours.

The meeting, which was attended by representatives from all four provinces, deliberated upon various proposals about the LG bodies system.

PTI Punjab Senior Minister Aleem Khan had earlier said local government representatives will have administrative as well as financial powers under the setup.

He said the decisions of the federal cabinet were proving that the nationwide change had started and in first phase Imran khan started austerity from himself and his members of cabinet.

“The PTI will work as per aspiration of nation and would not tolerate any obstacle in implementing its agenda,” the local government and community development minister said.