City councils
Toronto is facing a significant budget deficit, with a forecast of $915-million this year, due in part to reduced transit revenues and higher shelter costs. The city's executive committee is set to discuss budget-related reports today, ahead of the inauguration of new mayor Olivia Chow. Chow will inherit
Local government
As the festival of Eid-ul-Azha approaches, the Sindh government is working tirelessly to ensure cleanliness and provide relief to citizens. Provincial Local Government Minister Syed Nasir Hussain Shah has pledged that all mayors, deputy mayors, and chairman and deputy chairman belonging to the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) are
City councils
New York City has made a groundbreaking move to increase transparency and accountability in its healthcare system. Mayor Eric Adams signed Intro. 844-A, a legislation that enables New Yorkers to compare costs charged by city hospitals for the same service and establishes the nation's first Office of Health
City councils
Merseyside Police has marked a significant milestone in the ongoing Operation Aloft corruption investigation by submitting an evidence file to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS). The probe, launched in 2019, has led to numerous high-profile arrests linked to Liverpool City Council, including former Mayor Joe Anderson. The investigation has also
Local government
In a tense and dramatic turn of events, two Black women are vying for a seat on Buffalo's Common Council, one of many local government offices at stake in primary elections being held across New York on Tuesday. The two candidates, India Walton and Zeneta Everhart, are no
Local government
Simon Crean, the former Australian Labor Party leader and President of the Australian Council of Trade Unions, passed away suddenly at 74. Tributes poured in from across party lines and industry friends, highlighting his intellect, integrity, and commitment to the country. As Queensland grapples with controversies surrounding the Cleveland youth
City councils
Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab and a delegation of city councilors visited the shrine of martyrs of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) in Garhi Khuda Baksh Bhutto. They offered Fateha and prayed for the souls of Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, Shaheed Benazir Bhutto, Shaheed Shahnawaz Bhutto, and Mir Murtaza Bhutto.
City councils
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens' fiscal year 2024 budget, which aims to invest in the city's future, received unanimous approval from the Atlanta City Council. The budget focuses on four key areas: One Safe City, A City of Opportunity for All, A City Built for the Future, and
Local government
As San Juan City marked its 16th cityhood anniversary, the local government led by Mayor Francis Zamora initiated various activities to promote awareness on water conservation and showcase the city's growth over the years. The celebrations began with a biking parade, dubbed 'Ang Tubig ay Buhay,'
City councils
Los Angeles, a predominantly Democratic city, saw over 40 migrants arrive by bus from Texas, sparking condemnation from local officials. Governor Greg Abbott's decision to send migrants to Los Angeles is part of a larger Republican campaign targeting Democratic-held areas. Mayor Karen Bass called the move a "
City councils
The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has announced its support for the People's Party (PPP) candidates in the upcoming Mayor and Deputy Mayor elections in Karachi. This decision was made on the instructions of party leader Mian Nawaz Sharif, with PML-N Sindh President Shah Muhammad Shah informing the PPP
City councils
Sindh Labour and Human Resources Minister Saeed Ghani has stated that Jamaat-e-Islami leader Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman is unlikely to secure a majority of votes in the upcoming election for Karachi's mayor. According to Ghani, despite having a collective strength of 193 members in the City Council, not more than
