{
  "id": 16768566,
  "title": "Decision Final on New Provinces",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/decision-final-on-new-provinces",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-27T15:42:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ProPakistani",
    "slug": "propakistani",
    "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/10/27/decision-final-on-new-provinces/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has urged an end to discussions about establishing new provinces, asserting that the people of Sindh have already voiced their decision. Speaking at Spencer Eye Hospital in Karachi's Lyari on Tuesday, Bilawal, accompanied by Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, emphasized that the Sindh Assembly had expressed its position \"at least seven to eight times.\" He stated, \"The people here can decide the fate of this province and the city. I believe we should conclude this topic, as the people themselves have decided.\" The comment came in response to inquiries regarding the pressure on the PPP concerning new administrative divisions and the potential reversal of the 18th Amendment. When questioned about a proposed 28th constitutional amendment, Bilawal replied, \"No.\"\n\nBilawal addressed the ongoing conflict between the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) and Pakistan Railways, urging the federal government to focus on Karachi, which he identified as the nation's economic center. The debate over creating new provinces began in July following Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi's proposal for dialogue among political parties on governance reforms. The MQM-P has since called for a separate province for Karachi, while the PPP has vehemently opposed the notion. In September, the Sindh Assembly passed a resolution opposing any attempt to partition the province.",
  "summary": "PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has called for a “full stop” to the debate on creating new provinces, saying the people … Read More The post Decision Final on New Provinces appeared first on ProPakistani .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}