Islamabad: (RightNow). Defense Minister Khawaja Asif states that bureaucracy in Pakistan remains shielded from accountability. He mentions that every segment of the ruling elite has paid the price for their actions.

Khawaja Asif further explains that former Governor General Ghulam Muhammad and other bureaucrats have governed. He notes that bureaucrats have benefited from the incompetence of politicians.

He asserts that the incompetence and internal conflicts of politicians have provided space for bureaucracy. He suggests that if politicians reform themselves, it will lead to reforms in bureaucracy as well.

Khawaja Asif emphasizes that the blame does not lie with bureaucracy, but rather with the need for political reform. He states that the strength of bureaucracy increases with the weakness of politicians.

It is important to note that the role of bureaucracy in Pakistan has always been significant. Bureaucrats have held various high positions and made several important decisions.