New administrative divisions essential to grievance redress: Sattar Farooq

According to MQM leader Dr. Farooq Sattar, an efficient local government structure and new provinces and administrative divisions will guarantee equitable power distribution and problem-solving.

According to MQM leader Dr. Farooq Sattar, conditions in Karachi are worse than those in Mohenjo-Daro.

Speaking at a seminar hosted by the Karachi Council of Foreign Relations here on Saturday, Dr. Farooq Sattar stated that the nation is a hybrid democracy and that reality remains the same regardless of one’s beliefs.

There have previously been numerous proposals for the creation of new provinces.

Compared to Mohenjo Daro, Karachi has worse conditions. The worst living conditions are experienced by almost 40 million people in the metropolis; how would investment come without Karachi’s development? The MQM leader stated that transferring authority to lower levels is essential to improving governance.

He continued by saying that Article 140 of the Constitution discusses the strengthening and authority of the local government system.

Each district and division needs to have authority. According to Farooq Sattar, creating new administrative divisions is a good way to address issues and guarantee equitable power allocation.

The provinces’ geographic locations won’t alter as a result of the creation of new administrative divisions; instead, people’s issues will be addressed locally and the system of accountability in government will be reinforced.

He proposed holding a public referendum to establish new administrative entities that would benefit all Pakistanis.

He claimed that the creation of new administrative divisions is the Karachi people’s voice. Although the nation’s system as a whole has not undergone improvements, our party has.

The MQM stated that the nation has abundant natural resources and that political and administrative reforms are essential for economic success. It also mentioned Pakistan’s diplomatic achievements on a worldwide scale and the necessity of winning the economic war after defeating India.

He also mentioned the plans for new provinces and administrative divisions that have surfaced at different political levels.