Multan: District administrations across Punjab have begun preparations for implementing the new local government set up, a news source reported.
For this purpose, the deputy commissioners concerned have directed the officials concerned to prepare a list of public assets, as well as of the individuals serving in any official capacity in these districts.
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Multan Deputy Commissioner Amir Khattak expressed his views on the matter during a meeting, which was held on Monday. Additional Deputy Commissioner Revenue Agha Zaheer Abbas Sherazi, Additional Deputy Commissioner General Muhammad Ali Bukhari, director local government, and other district-level officials were all present at the occasion.
Khattak said that local governments will be empowered under the new setup, which aims to resolve public issues at the grass-roots level.
He added that the incumbent government wants to establish comprehensive contacts between government officials, departments, and elected representatives.