BAHAWALPUR — Former federal minister Muhammad Ali Durrani has launched a movement advocating the strengthening of local governments and the creation of smaller provinces, saying the initiative aims to promote national unity and improve governance.
Speaking here on Monday, Durrani said resolutions supporting the creation of Bahawalpur and Hazara provinces had been unanimously approved and would remain valid regardless of whether an assembly was in place.
Movement to Continue, Says Former Minister
He stressed that the movement for smaller provinces would continue, arguing that the creation of new provinces was not intended to divide Pakistan but to strengthen national unity.
Durrani said traditional political parties opposed the establishment of smaller provinces, despite what he described as public support for the initiative.
Administrative Efficiency Cited as Key Benefit
He added that creating more provinces could help reduce government expenditure and improve administrative efficiency.
The former minister also highlighted the importance of strengthening local government institutions, saying an effective local government system would improve public welfare, promote prosperity and create opportunities for emerging young leadership.
- Resolutions backing Bahawalpur and Hazara provinces described as unanimously approved and permanently valid.
- Durrani argues new provinces would strengthen, not divide, the country.
- Smaller provinces seen as a route to lower government spending and better administration.
- Empowered local governments pitched as a path to public welfare and youth leadership.
He reiterated that the campaign for smaller provinces and empowered local governments would continue.
