We had continued to rule the residual Pakistan in the same colonial style causing deep resentment among the populations of the three smaller provinces. And that is exactly what the 18th Amendment did. The provinces, on the other hand, would need to take care of development, law and order, agriculture, commerce and industry. The government needs to urgently call a CCI meeting to discuss the redistribution of responsibilities among the federation, the provinces and local governments as envisaged in the 18th Amendment. Otherwise, the provinces would continue to draw ever larger share of resources without increase in their responsibilities in accordance.

Source: The Express Tribune February 10, 2018 04:41 UTC