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MQM-P says will be approaching other parties to set off 'grand national dialogue' on new provinces

The Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) announced on Sunday that it was taking the initiative to begin a “grand national dialogue” on the creation of new provinces and approaching other political parties for talks. MQM-P Chairman Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui made the announcement at a press conference in Karachi, where he stressed the need for a grand national dialogue on the matter. He said…

MQM-P says will be approaching other parties to set off 'grand national dialogue' on new provinces

The MQM-P has declared its intention to initiate a "grand national dialogue" on the creation of new provinces in Pakistan, according to a statement made by the party's chairman, Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, during a press conference in Karachi on Sunday. The MQM-P has argued that the existing provinces lack legal merit and have a linguistic basis, suggesting that additional provinces are necessary, akin to administrative divisions such as districts and divisions. The party is reaching out to other political parties to engage in these discussions.

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