Pakistan, Feb. 12 -- As the dust settles on the majority of the general election results, it is time to reflect the whole exercise and learn lessons to improve our social fabrics. Political parties have started negotiations to form the form governments at both the federal and provincial levels. The imperative now is to establish stable administrations comprising capable officers, transcending personal and party interests in the face of formidable challenges. The prevailing norm of bloated cabinets at the center and provinces needs reevaluation; a streamlined approach, aligned with genuine needs, would alleviate the burden of debt and redirect resources towards addressing the populace's concerns.

In advocating for a departure from nepotis...