Pakistan: 17 Federal Ministries Undevolved 16 Years Post-18th Amendment

Despite the 18th Constitutional Amendment in 2010 transferring major responsibilities to provinces, the federal government still maintains 17 ministries in devolved sectors like health, education, and agriculture. A Senate subcommittee has issued a two-week ultimatum to dismantle these structures, citing constitutional grounds and the failure to establish legitimate coordination mechanisms. This administrative inefficiency and duplication of expenditure complicate policymaking and accountability, hindering economic performance and human development. Such governance issues, if unresolved, could continue to weigh on investor confidence and Pakistan's broader economic stability, indirectly influencing the PKR's long-term outlook.

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