LAHORE: The Punjab government on Friday got the Punjab Local Government Act 2021 approved from the provincial cabinet through circulation.

Chief Minister Usman Buzdar on Friday met Minister of Local Government and Community Development Mian Mahmoodur Rasheed in his office and discussed the structure of the local government.

The CM said the Punjab Cabinet had approved the PLGA 2021, which would surely empower the people of the province.

He said the amended Act was now being sent to Governor Chaudhry Sarwar for his approval.

He added that the PLGA 2021 had been finalised in consultation with all the stakeholders.

Published in Dawn, December 11th, 2021

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