"Until local government representatives are not empowered, our democracy will continue to struggle," stated Col. Mubashir Javed on Dehleez Ki Baat while speaking to Ali Aftab Saeed

"Dr. Omer Masud emphasized at the Local Government Forum 2023: 'For effective service delivery, local governments need their dedicated cadre.'"

Bureaucracy needs a complete overhaul, as most governance rules and regulations related to local governments are outdated relics of the colonial era,” stated Sameen at the Local Government Forum 2023. #LGF2023

"Nawazish Ali Pirzada, speaking on Dehleez ki Baat to S. Ali Raza Shah, stated, 'The federal government should have included a dedicated chapter on local governments in the Constitution, similar to those for the federal and provincial governments.'"

Provincial Assembly of Punjab establishes the first LG Caucus in Pakistan today as the motion for Punjab Local Government Caucus was carried unanimously.

A great step forward for local governance in Pakistan! The unanimous establishment of Punjab's first LG Caucus brings us closer to stronger, empowered local governments.

"Local governments can only ensure representation of every segment of society in the decision-making process," stated Dr Sania Nishtar while speaking at the Local Government Forum 2023. #LGF2023

The Election Commission of Pakistan has proposed amendments to the Elections Act to ensure timely local government elections, citing the need to operationalise Article 140-A and prevent recurring delays in local government elections. dawn.com/news/1967995

The Convener, Punjab Local Government Caucus, Ahmad Iqbal ۰ احمد اقبال 🇵🇰 hosts an important conversation on devolution at ThinkFest 2026—focusing on the future of empowered local governments in Pakistan. Do join us for this timely discussion. #ThinkFest2026 #DevolutionForRevolution

Convener Punjab Local Government Caucus, Ahmad Iqbal ۰ احمد اقبال 🇵🇰 moderating "Devolution for Revolution" at ThinkFest Pakistan 2026 featuring, Khawaja M. Asif, Dr Ali Cheema, Dr Ishrat Hussain & Mary James Gill

It is not every day that you get the chance to sit with political and governance thinkers of this stature, and in the same breath speak of slums, sweepers, and everything in between. Power corridors have always echoed the voices of the most powerful. But true democratic