Divorces on the rise sans arbitration councils Panels were working under local govts before abolition LAHORE: With the weakening of the traditional family system and the abolition of the arbitration councils along with the local government system across Punjab, cases of divorce and separation have increased in the province, having long-term repercussions for the families involved. The incumbent government made claims about restoring the local government system in its original spirit and introduced a new system in 2019 after abolishing the set-up formed in 2013. It was announced that the primary health and education facilities would be managed by the local governments along with municipal services, but no final announcement has been made about holding new local elections.