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Pakistan's defense minister says local government reforms are stalled despite constitutional mandates, blaming civilian leaders for undermining democracy and accountability.
Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif criticized the country’s failure to implement local government reforms despite constitutional mandates, stating that empowering grassroots institutions is essential for effective governance and national stability.
Speaking at ThinkFest 2026, he emphasized that past military regimes successfully strengthened local systems, yet civilian governments have consistently failed to transfer power below the provincial level, undermining democracy.
Asif called the 18th Amendment’s devolution a "fraud" in practice and urged political parties to support local elections, warning that bureaucratic resistance and political insecurity are hindering progress.
He noted that weak local governance contributes to crises like the Karachi Gul Plaza fire and ongoing service failures, stressing that devolution is not a threat but a necessity for accountability and public trust.
El ministro de Defensa de Pakistán dice que las reformas del gobierno local se estancan a pesar de los mandatos constitucionales, culpando a los líderes civiles por socavar la democracia y la rendición de cuentas.