Institutional History Bolan
The origin of local government can be traced back to the Basic Democratic System founded by President Ayub Khan. The institutions were dissolved after Z.A. Bhutto came into power.
The local government institutions were reactivated by President Zia-ul-Haq in 1979.
Elections were held on non-party basis throughout the country to elect the following tiers of local bodies: Municipal Corporation, District Council, Union Council, Unions and Tehsil Councils. Elections for local bodies in Balochistan were held in 1979, 1983, 1987 and 1991. The local bodies institutions in Balochistan were dissolved on 19 December 1996 and new elections are expected to be held in 1997.