• Defence minister says military rulers stayed longer in power due to introduction of local bodies
• Notes resistance to empowering grassroots tier comes from bureaucracy
• LUMS VC highlights administrative, service delivery dimensions of local govt
LAHORE: Despite their crucial role in strengthening grassroots politics and democratic governance, local governments in Pakistan continue to remain neglected by political parties — a failure that has ultimately weakened civilian rule, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said here on Saturday.
Addressing a session titled ‘Devolution for Revolution’ at ThinkFest, the federal
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