PTI's Gohar says any 'hasty decision' on new provinces would weaken federation

PTI Chairman Gohar Ali Khan has warned against making rash decisions regarding the establishment of new provinces, stating it would jeopardize the federation's unity. Speaking in Islamabad, Gohar emphasized that creating provinces against the will of their residents and representatives would weaken the federation. He proposed forming a consensus, setting up a commission, and holding deliberations before any decision.

Gohar also called for a similar large-scale political agreement reached during the 18th Amendment in 2010. He cautioned against taking hasty decisions that could create further complications instead of solving the issue of good governance. Meanwhile, Senate Opposition Leader Allama Raja Nasir Abbas questioned the lack of parliamentary discussion on the matter, asserting that neither the federal cabinet, the National Assembly, nor the Senate or the provinces had held a discussion.

Abbas criticized the PML-N's silence on the issue, suggesting that the government should gather all parties and reach a collective stance against this dangerous move. The opposition leader also questioned whether any provincial assemblies had passed a resolution demanding new provinces, emphasizing the need for adherence to constitutional procedures.