Islamabad :
The federal capital’s new local government system has been challenged in court. The Islamabad High Court issued notices to the President of Pakistan, Home Secretary and Law Secretary after the preliminary hearing. The petitioner contends that this system is against the law and unconstitutional.
The new local body system in Islamabad has been challenged in the High Court. The Islamabad High Court after the initial hearing issued notices to the President of Pakistan, Home Secretary and Law Secretary. The court directed Secretary Khala and Secretary Law to submit reply regarding the ordinance by January 11, while the apex court also issued notice to the Attorney General and summoned him on January 11.
Petitioner Sardar Mehtab said that direct election of mayor and removal of deputy mayors is against the law. In the presence of the 2015 law, the new system is unconstitutional through ordinances.
On the other hand, the Election Commission of Pakistan has started preparations for the general elections 2023. For this purpose, an important meeting was convened today in which officers and officials of relevant departments will participate. An important meeting was convened today to review the training modules of election staff.
