City Districts of Pakistan

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City Districts of Pakistan are districts in Pakistan are primarily comprising urban areas, such as a mega city or large metropolitan areas. Out of the 150 total districts in Pakistan, only 8 were designated as "city districts" in 2001. These city districts have administrative boards responsible for specific areas of governance within their jurisdictions. The degree of administrative autonomy varies significantly among these districts.

Administrative structure

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City districts consist of a three-tier or four-tier system of government. Each city district is subdivided into Tehsils (or Towns), which are further subdivided into Union Councils, which may further be subdivided into Wards.[1]

Subdivision Government
City District City District government
Municipal Corporation Municipal Corporation Government
Town Town municipal administration
Union Council Union administration
Ward Ward administration

List of city districts

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Karachi City is a division itself and it comprises seven districts that work together under the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation.[2][3][1]

During 14 Aug 2001 to 2011, Karachi Division was abolished and all of the five districts (at that time) of Karachi were merged into single city district, forming city district government Karachi i.e CDGK.

On 14 Aug 2001, 5 major urban districts of Punjab were given the status of City Districts. These Districts were the Headquarters of Divisions of Punjab before 2001. The Bahawalpur and Dera Ghazi Khan headquarters were not included in city districts due to semi-urban status.

References

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  1. ^ a b "City Mayors: Karachi local government". www.citymayors.com. Retrieved 28 October 2020.
  2. ^ Mansoor, Hasan (6 November 2013). "Korangi notified as sixth district of Karachi". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 28 October 2020.
  3. ^ "Former UN staffer being tipped as PM's focal person for polio". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 28 October 2020.
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