By our correspondent
ISLAMABAD: The two major political parties, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), had expressed support for the creation of new provinces, indicating a rare point of agreement between the government and opposition on a long-standing political issue.
Federal Minister for Defence Production Raza Hayat Harraj said the establishment of new provinces would eventually become a reality. He said the process would take place under the supervision of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. He also rejected speculation about any immediate political reshuffle or sudden changes, saying the matter required a proper constitutional and administrative process.
The debate over new provinces had remained part of Pakistan’s political discourse for years, with demands largely centered around improving governance, reducing administrative burdens and ensuring better representation for people in distant regions. Supporters of the move had argued that smaller administrative units could help governments respond more effectively to public needs.
During the same program, PTI Chief Whip Malik Amir Dogar said he also agreed with Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi’s view that new provinces should be created. He said South Punjab should be the first region to receive provincial status, reflecting a demand that had been raised by political groups and local communities for decades.
The statements from both sides suggested growing political acceptance of administrative reforms, although the creation of new provinces would require constitutional amendments, political consensus and approval from relevant institutions. The issue was expected to remain a significant part of future political discussions as parties debated the structure of governance in the country.
