Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi emphasized that the establishment of new administrative units should reflect public sentiment, asserting that the will of the people must be honored and that no individual or political entity can obstruct this process.
Speaking at the National Policy Dialogue in Lahore, Mohsin Naqvi affirmed his commitment to this stance, regardless of his tenure in office. He noted that a month and five days prior, he had highlighted the necessity of overhauling the system, but his comments were misinterpreted by some as criticisms of the current government, while others associated them with the political framework. He clarified that he did not target any specific political party.
The federal interior minister remarked that when an organization is underperforming, stakeholders convene to devise improvement strategies. He pointed out that if the nation has not made significant progress in 79 years, a system reset is essential, emphasizing that fundamental needs must be accessible to all citizens.
Mohsin Naqvi stated that even a fifth-grade student struggles to read simple sentences today. He clarified that a reset does not imply dismantling the system but rather rectifying its flaws. He insisted that the administrative framework must be enhanced while adhering to the Constitution and that improvements should align with the people’s desires.
He asserted that if the populace supports the creation of administrative units, they should be established, highlighting the importance of respecting public opinion. He called for the decision regarding administrative units to be entrusted to the citizens.
The minister also noted that Pakistan has become the fifth-most populous nation globally and that a restructuring of the system is overdue after 79 years. He acknowledged the necessity for a reset and stated that the government is prepared to establish new tehsils and divisions, despite facing objections whenever the topic of new administrative units arises.
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi emphasized that the establishment of new administrative units should reflect public sentiment, asserting that the will of the people must be honored and that no individual or political entity can obstruct this process.
Speaking at the National Policy Dialogue in Lahore, Mohsin Naqvi affirmed his commitment to this stance, regardless of his tenure in office. He noted that a month and five days prior, he had highlighted the necessity of overhauling the system, but his comments were misinterpreted by some as criticisms of the current government, while others associated them with the political framework. He clarified that he did not target any specific political party.
The federal interior minister remarked that when an organization is underperforming, stakeholders convene to devise improvement strategies. He pointed out that if the nation has not made significant progress in 79 years, a system reset is essential, emphasizing that fundamental needs must be accessible to all citizens.
Mohsin Naqvi stated that even a fifth-grade student struggles to read simple sentences today. He clarified that a reset does not imply dismantling the system but rather rectifying its flaws. He insisted that the administrative framework must be enhanced while adhering to the Constitution and that improvements should align with the people’s desires.
He asserted that if the populace supports the creation of administrative units, they should be established, highlighting the importance of respecting public opinion. He called for the decision regarding administrative units to be entrusted to the citizens.
Mohsin Naqvi said the decision on new provinces should be taken through national consensus. He said all political parties would have to sit together on the issue, while governments and parliament should jointly engage with and listen to the relevant stakeholders.
He stressed that the debate over provinces should not be based on language, ethnicity or caste. He said that even after the creation of southern or northern Punjab, he would remain a Punjabi, while a Sindhi would remain a Sindhi. Mohsin Naqvi said better governance must ultimately be brought closer to the people.