ISLAMABAD, April 26: Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) MNA FaizullahKamoka said that the provinces had failed to deliver after devolution of powers under the 18th constitutional amendment, sources reported.
“The province were unable to equip themselves after the amendment,” he said while talking during a Television programme, AietrazHai, adding that it failed to yield the fruits for which it was passed and enforced in the country through changes in the constitution.
The PTI lawmaker said that the 18th amendment should be reviewed but denied that any discussion on the issue was held at the party level. “There has been a discussion ongoing in political circles over 18th amendment for a long period,” he said.
Detailing the relief provided to masses from federal government during coronavirus pandemic, the federal lawmaker said that they had disbursed Rs 144 billion among needy families.
“We have not taken any decision during the pandemic solely and have consulted with the provinces before,” he said. The lawmaker said that the commission probing wheat and sugar prices has sought three more weeks to complete its inquiry. “They should be given time to present a thorough report into the matter,” he said. – DNA
