ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Communications, Abdul Aleem Khan, on Friday said that the creation of new administrative provinces was the ultimate key to strengthening democracy, revitalizing the economy, and delivering effective governance in Pakistan.
Reacting to the statement made by Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi — who had highlighted the urgent need for structural governance reforms and the establishment of new administrative units — Abdul Aleem Khan emphasized that he had long advocated for this vital national requirement to address Pakistan’s rapidly growing population and complex administrative challenges.
He reaffirmed his proposed framework to reorganize the four provincesinto three provinces (administrative units) each, named North, Central, and South. He underscored that this strategic reorganization would fully preserve the historic and cultural identities of all the regions without altering existing provincial names, while providing a permanent and sustainable solution to longstanding public grievances.
On the daily hardships faced by ordinary people, the federal minister pointed out that people were currently forced to undertake long, exhausting, and expensive journeys covering hundreds of kilometers just to reach provincial capitals for minor administrative or legal matters.
Reorganizing the administrative setup would bring public offices directly to the people’s doorsteps, drastically streamlining public service delivery. The minister noted that while decentralization may challenge entrenched political monopolies or centralized mindsets, Pakistan is a democratic republic where autocracy has no place.
Under this proposed administrative model, key state institutions, including the offices of the Chief Secretary, the Inspector-General of Police, and the High Courts, would be able to deliver immediate, efficient, and accountable justice and administration within manageable jurisdictions.
Transitioning the debate on new provinces from political slogans to concrete action would not divide the nation; rather, it would strengthen national unity, ensure equitable distribution of resources, and foster balanced development across every corner of Pakistan.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2026
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