Political debate over new provinces intensifies as Khawaja Asif weighs in

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has commented on the ongoing political debate surrounding Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz's recent statement about a 'threat from neighboring provinces'. Speaking to the media, Asif addressed the controversy that has drawn responses from provincial leaders and the federal interior minister.

Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has commented on the ongoing political debate regarding the creation of new provinces, according to available reports. His statement comes amid a public exchange between Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on the matter.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has responded to the recent statement by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz regarding a "threat from neighboring provinces."

The response adds a new dimension to the political debate sparked by Ms. Nawaz's remarks, which were widely interpreted as a reference to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

On September 8, while in London, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz reportedly issued a statement concerning the "new province issue." The specific details of her statement on the matter were not immediately available in the initial reports.

Following the controversy over her remarks about a "threat from neighboring provinces," Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has emphasized the need to "speak carefully" on sensitive matters, according to available reports on September 7.