Local Problems

Dear All,

The following article “Local problems” by “ Salman Abid”  source “The News- 27-02-2010”.

Democracy is always linked with strong grassroots political and social institutions. Unfortunately, in Pakistan, we have faced a serious crisis of democracy especially at the grassroots level. And not always because of military dictators. Recently the Punjab coalition government run by the two largest political parties Pakistan Muslim League (N) and Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) have unanimously passed a proposed amended bill of local government 2010 in the name of democracy and decentralization in the country.

For more details: http://www.jang.com.pk/thenews/feb2010-weekly/nos-27-02-2010/pol1.htm#3