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Opinion: Local Government Election Rules 2026
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Opinion: Local Government Election Rules 2026

The Government has finally issued the notification of the Local Government Election Rules on March 12, 2026. Section 2.1 initially outlines preliminary provisions, including definitions…
Election March 18, 2026 · 4 min read
Opinion: International Women’s Day and Our Responsibilities
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Opinion: International Women’s Day and Our Responsibilities

Like the rest of the world, Pakistan also celebrates International Women’s Day with great enthusiasm. This year’s meaningful theme is “Give to Gain.” This theme…
Human Rights March 12, 2026 · 7 min read
Pakistan Adds QR Code Authentication to NICs
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Pakistan Adds QR Code Authentication to NICs

Do you know that the identity card in your pocket is now legally capable of being verified with a QR code scan — without a…
Governance March 10, 2026 · 4 min read
Opinion: Synchronizing Local and Provincial Governments
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Opinion: Synchronizing Local and Provincial Governments

In modern democratic states, strong and empowered local governments are considered essential, as the management and delivery of services to citizens for their day-to-day affairs…
Governance January 27, 2026 · 5 min read
Opinion: Urban Firefighting and Local Governments
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Opinion: Urban Firefighting and Local Governments

As population in Pakistan increasingly shifts toward large urban centers, the expansion of settlements in these cities has become largely unplanned and haphazard. Commercial activity…
Governance January 22, 2026 · 5 min read
Opinion: Local Governments and Political Parties
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Opinion: Local Governments and Political Parties

In Pakistan, the issue of local governments is generally met with silence, though at times it is elevated into a major and fundamental political concern.…
Governance January 15, 2026 · 5 min read
Opinion: What Improvements are Needed in PLGA 2025 and Why?
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Opinion: What Improvements are Needed in PLGA 2025 and Why?

Local government (LG) elections in Punjab are due for over four years now, with the last tenure ended on December 31, 2021. When the incumbent…
Election January 8, 2026 · 5 min read
Opinion: Beyond the Ballot
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Opinion: Beyond the Ballot

In Pakistan, elections are often perceived as a one-day spectacle; casting votes, counting them, and announcing results. Streets fill with slogans, polling stations with queues,…
Election October 23, 2025 · 3 min read
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