The Local State

Laws and Acts

Read the laws behind Lahore.

Start with what a law changes, what it means for Lahore and what still needs a separate order or operating record.

Local government

2 guides

  1. The Punjab Local Government Act 2025This is Punjab's current law for elected local government. It creates the legal framework for councils, elections, functions, finance and transition.Law in force
  2. Punjab Civil Administration Act 2017This law establishes Punjab's appointed field administration through Commissioners, Deputy Commissioners and Assistant Commissioners.Law in force

Public service

4 guides

  1. Punjab Water and Sanitation Authority Act 2025This law creates the provincial water and sanitation authority and the agency framework used for city water, sewerage and related regulation.Law in force
  2. The Suthra Punjab Authority Act 2026This law creates the Suthra Punjab Authority and a new provincial framework for solid-waste control.Law in force
  3. Punjab Primary and Secondary Healthcare Services Act 2025This law sets a new framework for Punjab's primary and secondary public health services, including clinics, catchments and referrals.Law in force
  4. Punjab Emergency Service Act 2006This law establishes the Punjab Emergency Service and its provincial governance framework.Law in force

Special territory

1 guides

  1. The Cantonments Act, 1924This federal law governs cantonment local areas and their municipal boards.Law in force

Regulation

1 guides

  1. Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority Ordinance 2002, consolidated through 3 August 2022This federal law establishes the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority and its regulatory powers.Law in force