New Local Bodies System to usher in era of development: CM.

LAHORE -- Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar Monday vowed to resolve peoples' problems at their doorsteps as he chaired a meeting at his office to review steps regarding the new local government system.

The meeting was attended by Provincial Ministers Raja Basharat, Mian Mahmood-ur-Rasheed, Hashim Jawan Bakht, Mian Aslam Iqbal, Chief Secretary and others.

The Chief Minister directed that effective steps should be taken to resolve the problems of the people at their doorsteps. He averred that the new Local Bodies System will usher in a new era of development at the basic level. 'The Local Bodies System will benefit the people as a strong Local Government System will help to solve public problems', he held, adding that the Punjab Local Government Act will ensure genuine public representation, he added.

The CM maintained the government wanted to introduce an exemplary system for empowering Local Bodies institutions.

He disclosed that a separate development package will be introduced for every district adding that best sanitation services, as well as the provision of clean drinking water, are top priorities of the government.

He said the government was giving particular attention to the repair and maintenance of roads and streets because the timely solution of problems is the gist of the public-friendly development process.

'A democratic system that could solve public problems at their doorsteps is imperative and the PTI-led government fully believes in the devolution of power and authority at the grassroots', concluded the CM.

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