Cabinet okays 3 local govt ordinances

The Council of Advisers yesterday approved in principle the Local Government Commission Ordinance 2008, the proposed Local Government (Municipality) Ordinance 2008 and the proposed Local Government (City Corporation) Ordinance 2008 placed by the Local Government Division.
A regular weekly meeting of the council with Chief Adviser Fakhruddin Ahmed in the chair took the decision.
The council meeting asked for placing those ordinances before the council again as soon as possible after vetting by the law ministry for final approval.
The meeting also approved amendment to the Bar Council Temporary Rules (Ordinance 2007).
Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Syed Fahim Munaim briefed newsmen about the outcome of the advisory council meeting.
Members of the Advisory Council attended the meeting at the CA's office. Cabinet secretary and secretaries concerned were also present.