What was the primary effect of abolishing the Concurrent Legislative List in the Constitution of Pakistan?

💡 Explanation:

The abolition of the Concurrent Legislative List was a key feature of the 18th Constitutional Amendment (2010). This action transferred 47 subjects from the joint legislative domain of the Federation and Provinces exclusively to the Provinces, a massive act of decentralization which significantly enhanced provincial autonomy and strengthened the federal structure of Pakistan. The 18th Amendment also addressed the Prime Minister's powers and local governments (Article 140A), but the abolition of the Concurrent List is directly responsible for the massive devolution of legislative power.