Local Government In Pakistan Ft. Afzal Khan | 034 | TBT

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In conversation with Afzal Khan, Vice Chairman Union Council 29 (F-10/F-11), this episode explores local government system in Pakistan. How Afzal became Vice chairman. What are the expected roles of VC? What is the structure of local government? What local government has been able to achieve in last five years. What is the difference between MCI and CDA, in terms of power and roles? Would it beneficial to change the law. As part of legislative body, what was Afzal’s experience like? Tune in to know more on top 3 areas where we can improve in local body system, growth aspect in local government and paid parking!

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0:00 – 0:49 Our everyday local problems!
0:50 -1:56 How Afzal became vice chairman?
1:57 – 4:15 What are the expected roles of VC?
4:16 – 5:23 What is structure of local body?
5:24 – 10:56 What Afzal has been able to achieve in last 5 years?
10:57 – 16:17 MCI vs. CDA: Difference in terms of roles
16:18 – 17:36 Do we have clarity of roles in local government?
17:37 – 20:14 Would it be beneficial to change the law?
20:15 – 20:35 At this point, where MCI stand?
20:36 – 28:23 What was Afzal’s experience like, as a part of local legislative?
28:24 – 31:25 Local body act
31:26 – 39:35 Top 3 areas where we can improve in our local system?
39:36 – 46:21 Are we creating leaders for future?
46:22 – 48:11 What is the growth prospect in local government?
48:12 – 50:54 What are Afzal’s political aspirations for future?
50:55 – 52:52 Why we don’t have paid parking in Islamabad?
52:53 – 53:50 Thank you for tuning in!

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