Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan has reportedly supported the creation of new provinces in Pakistan, describing the move as being in the national interest.
According to party sources cited by ARY News on Thursday, Khan shared his position during a meeting with lawyers Latif Khosa and Salman Safdar.
He reportedly said establishing new provinces would benefit the country and improve its administrative structure.
PTI Founder Calls for Talks on Women Prisoners
During the meeting, Khan also reportedly called for negotiations to secure the release of his wife, Bushra Bibi, his sisters and other incarcerated women.
Party sources said he authorised PTI’s parliamentary group to hold discussions on their release and other political matters.
He reportedly stressed that securing the freedom of women prisoners should remain the party’s immediate priority.
Sources also claimed that two senior PTI office-bearers had attempted to prevent Khosa from meeting the party founder.
Debate Over New Provinces Gains Momentum
Khan’s reported remarks come amid renewed political discussion about creating additional provinces.
Former federal minister Fawad Chaudhry recently claimed that the decision to establish new provinces had already been made. He said authorities only needed to determine their boundaries.
The National Dialogue Committee has also called for a national debate on the issue. Its members argue that population growth and administrative challenges require a review of existing provincial structures.
However, the proposal remains politically contested. PTI leaders have previously stressed that any changes must follow constitutional requirements and secure broad political consensus.
Under Article 239(4) of Pakistan’s Constitution, a bill seeking to alter provincial boundaries requires approval by a two-thirds majority in the affected provincial assembly. No official decision establishing new provinces has been announced.
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