Monthly salary
This refers to the announcement of Panchayat Affairs Minister Ali Muhammad Sagar that Panchayat members will get monthly wages soon. This is a good move towards building a democratic setup in the state. Providing them with financial security is needed as Panches feel unsafe in this troubled state.
Imtiyaz Hasan
Islamabad (Anantnag)
Lastupdate on : Wed, 7 Nov 2012 21:30:00 Makkah time
Lastupdate on : Wed, 7 Nov 2012 18:30:00 GMT
Lastupdate on : Thu, 8 Nov 2012 00:00:00 IST
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