Devolution of Power and Local Governance in Pakistan: Empowering Communities

  In recent years, Pakistan has taken significant strides in promoting devolution of power and strengthening local governance. Recognizing the importance of grassroots participation and community empowerment, the country has embarked on a journey to decentralize authority and bring decision-making closer to the people. This blog explores the concept of devolution of power and its impact on local governance in Pakistan.   Devolution of Power Devolution of power refers to the transfer of authority, resources, and responsibilities from central government to local levels. The objective is to empower communities, enhance their participation in decision-making processes, and ensure effective service delivery. In Pakistan, the devolution process gained momentum with the passage of the 18th Constitutional Amendment in 2010, which aimed to decentralize power and transfer political, administrative, and financial authority to elected representatives at the local level.   I...