Ahsan Iqbal proposes 15 new provinces
Pakistan's Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal has proposed a major governance overhaul, suggesting the creation of 15 new provinces or 160 empowered district governments. He argues that the current two-tier system is failing to address the social and economic needs of the country's 260 million people.
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This proposal addresses fundamental structural issues in Pakistan's governance that could significantly impact the country's political and social stability.
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facebook --> twitter --> whatsup --> linkded --> email MORE (3) Messenger Whatsapp --> Ahsan Iqbal proposes 15 new provinces ISLAMABAD: Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal on Tuesday called for a fundamental restructuring of Pakistan's governance system, saying the country must either create 15 more provinces or establish 160 fully empowered district governments to address its deteriorating social indicators.
Speaking at a consultative session with media representatives on proposed governance reforms for the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT), the minister said the existing two-tier system of federal and provincial governments had failed to deliver effective governance and improve social outcomes.
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