Miftah Ismail Backs New Provinces; Mishal Malik Marks Kashmir Day

At a glance

Miftah Ismail has endorsed calls for new provinces in Pakistan.
He suggested Karachi could be federally administered or become a new division.
On Youm-e-Istehsal, Mishal Malik called August 5 the 'darkest day' for Kashmiris.

Story so far

On August 5, former finance minister Miftah Ismail joined the political discourse by supporting the creation of new provinces, echoing sentiments that the current system is failing. He proposed specific administrative changes for Karachi, including potential federal oversight. On the same day, marking Youm-e-Istehsal, human rights activist Mishal Malik, wife of jailed Kashmiri leader Yasin Malik, described August 5 as the 'darkest day' for the people of Kashmir.

Latest development

Former Finance Minister Miftah Ismail has backed the creation of new provinces, suggesting new administrative models for Karachi. Separately, Mishal Malik marked Youm-e-Istehsal, calling August 5 the 'darkest day' in Kashmir's history.

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