MQM-P leader says new provinces are needed for better governance while dismissing suggestions that the party is losing political influence.
KARACHI, PAKISTAN — WEB DESK: Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) chief Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui has called for the creation of new provinces in Pakistan while rejecting claims that his party is experiencing a political decline.
Siddiqui’s remarks come as the debate over administrative restructuring and the creation of additional provinces continues to feature in Pakistan’s political discourse.
The MQM-P leadership has repeatedly advocated changes to the country’s administrative structure, arguing that smaller administrative units could improve governance and service delivery.
MQM-P calls for new provinces
The MQM-P chief reiterated the party’s position in favour of creating new provinces, according to Geo News.
The party has long argued that larger administrative units can face difficulties in delivering public services effectively, particularly in densely populated areas.
MQM-P has previously linked its demand for administrative restructuring to governance, representation and equitable distribution of resources.
Siddiqui rejects political decline claims
Siddiqui also dismissed suggestions that the MQM-P’s political influence is declining.
The party has faced questions over its electoral strength and political position in Sindh in recent years, particularly amid changes in Karachi’s political landscape.
However, the MQM-P leadership maintains that the party continues to have a significant political presence and remains relevant to discussions surrounding Karachi and Sindh.
Debate over administrative structure
The question of creating new provinces has remained politically sensitive in Pakistan.
Supporters argue that smaller provinces or administrative units could improve governance by bringing government institutions closer to citizens.
Opponents, however, have raised concerns about political fragmentation, administrative costs and the potential impact on existing provincial structures.
Any constitutional change involving the creation of a new province would require parliamentary approval and would involve a broader political process.
Karachi remains central to MQM-P politics
Karachi remains a major focus of MQM-P’s political agenda.
The party has historically built its political support base around urban Sindh and has frequently raised issues involving municipal governance, representation, infrastructure and resource allocation.
Its latest call for new provinces is therefore closely connected to its longstanding emphasis on administrative and political representation.
The demand for new provinces is likely to remain part of Pakistan’s wider political debate, particularly as political parties discuss governance reforms and the distribution of administrative powers.
Whether the proposal gains broader political support will depend on discussions among federal and provincial stakeholders as well as the constitutional process required for any change.
