ISLAMABAD: President of the Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) Abdul Aleem Khan has backed the demand for a separate Hazara province in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
He said Pakistan needs new provinces on administrative grounds. He also called for a national debate on the issue.
IPP Supports Hazara Province
Aleem Khan said people across Pakistan want better administrative units. He said population growth has increased the need for new provinces.
He noted that lawmakers have raised the demand for a Hazara province in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly since 2010.
He also said several major political parties in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa support the demand.
“The Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party stands with the demand for a Hazara province,” Aleem Khan said.
He urged political parties to treat the issue as a national matter. He also said politicians should not let political differences block the creation of new provinces.
Support for South Punjab and Bahawalpur
Aleem Khan also backed new provinces in Punjab and Sindh.
He specifically supported the creation of South Punjab and Bahawalpur provinces. He said Pakistan should consider all such proposals on administrative grounds.
“New provinces should not become a victim of politics,” he said.
He added that the country must consider its growing population and changing needs.
Four Administrative Units in Each Province
Aleem Khan said Pakistan could also consider dividing each of its four provinces into four administrative units.
He said there would be no harm in such a system if it improves governance and serves the public.
Any positive proposal in the national interest should be welcomed, regardless of the platform from which it comes,” he said.
Call for Political Ownership
The IPP president urged politicians to take ownership of the issue.
He said leaders must consider the needs of the modern era. They should also look at Pakistan’s changing population and administrative challenges.
Aleem Khan pointed out that many countries have more provinces than Pakistan despite having smaller populations.
He called for a serious national discussion on administrative reforms.
He said Pakistan must move forward with practical solutions that serve the public and strengthen governance.
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