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What did DYA Jhang offer its members beyond the sessions? Hear participants reflect on engaging with policymakers and subject experts, learning about local governance and climate policy, and gaining the opportunity to put forward recommendations on issues affecting their communities. They also share why similar opportunities should be made more accessible to young people across South Punjab. Co-funded by the @EUPakistan

A glimpse of DYA Jhang in action, from discussions on local government and climate resilience to parliamentary-style debate and the formulation of policy recommendations. Co-funded by @EUPakistan

Exploring local governance, examining climate policy implementation and translating community priorities into recommendations. At District Youth Assembly Jhang, members engaged with experts and government representatives, discussed the Punjab Local Government Act 2025 and Climate Resilient Punjab Vision and Action Plan 2024, and took part in a parliamentary-style debate on issues affecting their district. Co-funded by @EUPakistan #DistrictYouthAssembly #Jhang #YouthParticipation #ClimateGovernance #PILDAT #SYCOP #EUinPakistan

The debate over creating new provinces in Pakistan has resurfaced, with senior ministers publicly expressing their views on the possibility of having up to 12 provinces. But where do the political parties actually stand? @ABMPildat examines the mixed signals emerging from political leadership and questions why parties have yet to establish a clear, consolidated position on such a significant constitutional and administrative issue. Should political parties first agree on a common position before their senior members make public statements? Watch the discussion here - youtu.be/6wMa2Mktk_4

Hear from DYA Kot Addu members as they share their key learnings, experiences and why more opportunities like these are needed for the youth of South Punjab. Co-funded by the @EUPakistan #DistrictYouthAssembly #YouthVoices #KotAddu #SouthPunjab #PILDAT #SYCOP #EUinPakistan

50 young voices, one District Youth Assembly! Here's a glimpse of how DYA Kot Addu brought together young people to exchange ideas, debate local challenges and put forward solutions for their communities. Co-funded by the @EUPakistan

How can young people turn local challenges into policy solutions? Members of the District Youth Assemblies engaged with experts, explored policy solutions to local governance and climate challenges, and presented recommendations on addressing issues affecting their communities. Co-funded by the @EUPakistan #DistrictYouthAssembly #YouthParticipation #ClimateAction #YouthLeadership #SouthPunjab #PILDAT #SYCOP #EUinPakistan

What do the 2026 US Midterm Elections mean for Donald Trump and Pakistan? We put a series of questions to @ABMPildat, on the factors behind the changing political landscape in the United States and what the election results could mean. From the impact of the Iran war and US-Israel relations to the future of US-Pakistan ties and USAID-supported development programmes, ABM responds to our questions and examines the implications of the midterms. Watch the full episode here - youtu.be/QBONMnVYsl4 #ABMExplains #USMidterms2026 #PakistanToday

Are Local Government Elections Being Pushed Into an Indefinite Delay? The ECP has halted local government election preparations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, while Punjab's first phase of elections has been postponed to February 7, 2027. With Article 140-A suspended across KP, serious questions emerge about the constitutional protection of elected local governments. Can governor’s rule override this constitutional provision? And why does Punjab continue to face delays in holding local elections? @ABMPildat examines what these developments mean for local democracy, the devolution of power and citizens waiting to elect their local representatives. Watch the latest analysis on here - youtu.be/uijMrnZOEBU

Electoral reforms, once again. But will anything really change? As Parliament considers another round of electoral reforms, @ABMPildat highlights the gaps in existing laws, from campaign financing and ECP independence to local government elections and caretaker governments. The real challenge is not simply making new laws, but ensuring that existing ones are implemented and electoral interference is addressed. Watch the full discussion here - youtu.be/ybQs_xIT-zQ

Why are local government elections in Pakistan repeatedly being delayed? Despite years of legal proceedings, election preparations and repeated assurances, local governments remain uncertain across Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Islamabad Capital Territory and the cantonment boards. In this episode of Pakistan Today, @ABMPildat examines the growing deadlock between the Election Commission of Pakistan and the federal and provincial governments, the impact of repeated legislative amendments, and what needs to change to ensure timely local government elections. Who is holding back local democracy in Pakistan? Watch the full episode. here. - youtu.be/n42AT1OSdNo #PakistanToday #ABMExplains #LocalGovernmentElections #ECP #DemocracyInPakistan #PILDAT

PARLIAMENT IN TURMOIL! Are personal differences overshadowing national priorities? In today's Pakistan Today, @ABMPildat examines the recent heated exchanges between Defence Minister Khawaja Asif and Maulana Fazlur Rehman have raised questions about parliamentary decorum, political discourse and the environment within the National Assembly. At a time when Pakistan faces pressing governance and policy challenges, should political differences take precedence over the issues that demand collective attention? Watch the full discussion! #PakistanToday #ABMExplained #PakistanPolitics #ParliamentInTurmoil #KhawajaAsif #MaulanaFazlurRehman #MohsinNaqvi #NationalAssembly #ParliamentaryDecorum

What happens when the six-month period of Governor’s Rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa comes to an end? In this episode of Pakistan Today, Ahmed Bilal Mehboob examines the current situation, the options before the government, and the key questions about what comes next. #ABMExplains #KhyberPakhtunkhwa #GovernorsRule #PakistanPolitics

Your climate action idea still has time to take shape! The deadline for Microgrants for Youth-Led CSOs has been extended to October 31, 2026. Have an idea to tackle a climate challenge in Muzaffargarh, Layyah, Jhang or Kot Addu? Apply now or share this opportunity with other youth-led CSOs! Apply at : pildat.org/dya/microgrants.h… Co-funded by @EUPakistan

PILDAT, with the support of the @EUPakistan and in partnership with SYCOP, invites youth-led civil society organisations in Muzaffargarh, Layyah, Jhang and Kot Addu to apply for microgrants of up to Rs. 3.2 million for climate action projects. Deadline: October 25, 2026 Apply now: pildat.org/dya/microgrants.h… #EUinPakistan #PILDAT #SYCOP #ClimateAction

Are you a youth-led CSO having presence in Jhang, Kot Addu, Layyah or Muzaffargarh and ready to drive climate action in your community? PILDAT, with support from the European Union and in partnership with SYCOP, is offering microgrants, mentorship and technical support to help youth-led organisations turn local ideas into meaningful climate action. Co-funded by the @EUPakistan Deadline: October 25, 2026 Scan the QR code or apply here: pildat.org/dya/microgrants.h…