Islamabad (Web Desk): Prime Minister Imran Khan has informed that the purpose of new local government system is real transfer of power to the grassroots in order to ensure better and sustainable delivery, Radio Pakistan reported.
While chairing a high level meeting about the local government system in Punjab, the prime minister was informed that under the new local government system, capacity of local governments would be improved and transparency in transfer of funds will be ensured.
He was told that a solid procedure would be introduced to counter crimes and cooperation between police and people would be promoted.
The officials informed the prime minister that proposed laws for the new local government system had been prepared, which would be presented in the provincial assembly for approval soon.
The prime minister was also informed about the proposed time-frame for ‘Punchaiati’ and elections of the local government system.
