Tracing the tapestry: A comprehensive chronicle of local governance evolution in Pakistan

Abstract

Local governments are important for several reasons, e.g., they offer tailored solutions, quick responses to local problems, and efficient resource allocation. While the effectiveness of local governments is evident, successful outcomes depend on factors such as institutional capacity, financial resources, and supportive national policies that enable local autonomy and governance. This research study has examined the importance and rationale of decentralized local governments. Further, this research paper has reviewed the local government system in Pakistan and discussed the merits and demerits of the adopted local system in different regimes.