New administrative units ‘under serious consideration’
- Posted on August 15, 2026
- By Dawn
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Pakistan's government is actively exploring significant administrative restructuring that would fundamentally reshape the nation's political geography. The proposal encompasses placing major economic hubs like Karachi and Gwadar under direct federal jurisdiction, while simultaneously fragmenting Punjab into three separate administrative divisions and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa into two distinct units. These comprehensive reforms aim to enhance governance efficiency, resource distribution, and regional development across the country's diverse provinces.
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