The debate over creating new provinces has gained fresh attention after Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi backed provincial status for Islamabad.
Federal Minister Chaudhry Salik Hussain and Dr Muhammad Amjad met Naqvi to discuss the country’s political situation and administrative reforms. The meeting also focused on the creation of new provinces and ways to address public concerns.
Naqvi Calls for More Provinces
During the meeting, Naqvi said creating more provinces was essential for national stability, development and resolving public issues.
He pointed to the country’s rapidly growing population while highlighting the outdated nature of its administrative structure. According to Naqvi, the existing setup has not kept pace with changing public needs.
Therefore, he said granting provincial status to Islamabad was “need of the hour”. The proposal would give the federal capital a different administrative position within the country’s structure.
The National Assembly currently identifies Islamabad as the federal capital and maintains separate arrangements for the Islamabad Capital Territory.
Chaudhry Salik Supports More Provinces
Chaudhry Salik Hussain also supported increasing the number of provinces during the discussion.
He said additional provinces could help ensure equal attention across different areas and improve administrative services for citizens.
Moreover, he linked the creation of new provinces with faster responses to public needs. The discussion therefore connected administrative restructuring with service delivery and governance.
The meeting comes as debate over administrative reforms and new provincial units continues. Naqvi has previously called for discussion on the issue through constitutional and democratic means.
Dr Amjad Backs Islamabad Province Proposal
Dr Muhammad Amjad described the proposal to grant provincial status to Islamabad as an excellent idea.
He said the proposal aligned with the needs of the capital’s residents and could provide them with greater political representation.
According to Dr Amjad, establishing a provincial assembly would allow Islamabad’s citizens to elect their own representatives.
The meeting consequently brought together views on population growth, administrative reforms, provincial restructuring and public representation.
However, the discussion focused on the proposal and its potential administrative benefits rather than announcing any final constitutional change.
The issue of creating new provinces has remained part of wider discussions about governance and administrative efficiency in Pakistan. Meanwhile, the proposal to give Islamabad provincial status adds another dimension to that ongoing debate.
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