New local bodies system in Islamabad challenged in IHC

ISLAMABAD, Dec 29 (SABAH): The new local bodies ordinance promulgated for federal capital Islamabad has been challenged in Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday.

Chief Justice Athar Minallah heared the case, during the hearing, the court has issued notice to President of Pakistan, Interior Secretary and Law Secretary. The plaintiff said that it is unlawful to hire mayor directly and dissolve the post of deputy mayor.

Subsequently, the court has sought replies from Interior Secretary and Law Secretary till January 11.