Prime Minister’s Adviser on Political and Public Affairs Rana Sanaullah has said there have been no discussions with the establishment or within the federal cabinet regarding the creation of new provinces in Pakistan.
Speaking to Geo News, Rana Sanaullah said the establishment had not raised the issue of new provinces with the government. He added that the matter had also not come under discussion in the federal cabinet.
He further said that the proposal to create new provinces has so far failed to receive public acceptance.
His remarks come amid renewed political debate and speculation over administrative reforms and the possible creation of additional provinces in Pakistan.
The issue of new provinces has surfaced periodically over the years, particularly proposals for a South Punjab province and, at different times, separate administrative units in Hazara and Karachi.
No constitutional amendment has been passed, as such a move requires broad political consensus and a two-thirds parliamentary majority.
The government has not formally taken up the matter at the cabinet level and no discussions have been held with the establishment on the issue.
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