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Local Governments, Why?

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  Local government is a quiet buzzing word in Pakistan. A few are aware of its true viability. It is a system of devolution of power to the lowest level which has been working for the welfare of common people for centuries. The setup can change the despensation in Pakistan through multiple ways.  At the governance level, the devolution will empower a common citizen. He/she will do not have to visit MLA/MPA to highlight issues of sewerage, sanitation, and other local problems.   It means the issues will be resolved at the local level, the standard of life of people will improve and the society will get rid of many social problems. For instance, if the people get maximum facilities and opportunities of spending happy life at their village level, the rate of urbanization, migration, and street crimes will be lower.   Similarly, effective local governments will also narrow down the sense of otherness and alienation among marginalized sections of society. People will opt ...