MQM-P chief calls for new provinces, rejects claims of party's political decline

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1. Tue, 1 September 2026

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   • geo.tv10:58first to report
     MQM-P chief calls for new provinces, rejects claims of party's political decline

     DALLAS, Texas: Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan Chairman and Federal Minister Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui has said that the creation of new provinces has become necessary in view of Pakistan's growing population and that the country also needs...

2. Sun, 6 September 2026

   3 reports
   • dunyanews.tv03:00
     New provinces debate heats up as leaders call for smaller units

     UMT dialogue brings governance, resources and regional demands into sharp focus

   • dunyanews.tv03:00
     Mohsin Naqvi says public must decide on new administrative units

     Mohsin Naqvi says new administrative units should be created according to public opinion, stressing constitutional reforms, decentralisation and better governance.

   • pakistantoday.com.pk20:17
     Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal says Pakistan faces two option

     Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal says Pakistan faces two options to improve governance: empower local governments in 160 districts with direct Provincial Finance Commission resources, or create 12 to 15 new provinces through consensus as the 260m population strains the current system

3. Mon, 7 September 2026

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   • DW Top Stories13:55
     Pakistan: Can creating new provinces fix governance?

     Pakistanis broadly agree that the country needs more responsive and effective government, but many question whether simply creating more provinces is the solution.