Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has urged the federal government to provide provinces with wider powers. He highlighted that provincial governments are more capable of managing resources and delivering services effectively.
Bilawal made the remarks during the inauguration of a new block at Jinnah Hospital. He said some federal ministers aim to reduce provincial powers but acknowledged the challenges faced by the federal government. “We also understand the difficulties faced by the federal government,” he noted.
The PPP leader emphasized that provinces collect more revenue in certain areas compared to the centre. “The provinces have received more sales tax on services as compared to that of the centre,” Bilawal said, citing Sindh as an example of effective governance. He added, “The Sindh government has proved to be more capable than the centre in terms of running institutions in a better way.”
Bilawal also pointed to Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) as provinces that have outperformed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in tax collection. “Balochistan and KP have collected more tax than the FBR,” he said, underlining the argument for granting provinces wider autonomy.
The PPP chairman stressed that empowering provinces would improve governance and benefit citizens by ensuring faster and more efficient service delivery. He emphasized that greater provincial autonomy is essential for strengthening democracy and supporting development across Pakistan.
Bilawal’s statements reflect the ongoing debate over resource distribution and provincial powers in Pakistan. His remarks highlight the growing capability of provincial administrations to manage financial and administrative responsibilities.
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The PPP continues to advocate for decentralization, arguing that provincial governments are better positioned to address local needs and manage public resources effectively. Bilawal’s call for reform comes as part of the party’s broader push for stronger provincial rights.
