MQM-P to Petition Supreme Court for New Provinces, Administrative Units
At a glance
- MQM-P has announced it will petition the Supreme Court for new provinces.
- Party leaders cite the growing population as a reason for new administrative units.
- The party has invited other political entities for a dialogue on the matter.
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The Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) is advocating for the creation of new provinces and administrative units to address the challenges of a rising population. The party has announced its intention to file a petition with the Supreme Court on the matter. Leaders including Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, Mustafa Kamal, and Farooq Sattar have called for a national dialogue, inviting all political parties to discuss the issue beyond partisan interests. They argue that new administrative divisions are essential for the country's governance and security.
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The Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) has announced it will approach the Supreme Court to press for the creation of new provinces and administrative units in the country. During a press conference, party leaders argued that the current provincial structure is insufficient to meet the needs of a growing population.
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