Much ado about new provinces
Analysis Ansar Mahmood Bhatti The debate surrounding the creation of new provinces in Pakistan has once again taken center stage. It is a debate that often appears wayward, lacking coherence and direction, yet it is rooted in a genuine need for administrative restructuring. The question is not whether Pakistan needs new provinces, it certainly does, but whether the way this debate is being conducted will lead to meaningful reform or simply another exercise in political maneuvering. Punjab, by sheer size and population, has long created a political imbalance in the federation. Its dominance in the National Assembly, bureaucracy, and evenRead More
Pakistan, Italy enjoy excellent bilateral relations, says PM
ISLAMABAD, SEP 8 (DNA): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, on Tuesday assured Pakistan’s full support for further strengthening bilateral relations with Italy, particularly in agriculture, information technology (IT), artificial intelligence (AI),Read More
