New provinces to strengthen national unity, says Durrani

He emphasized that the movement of small provinces would continue and believed that the purpose of creating new provinces was not to divide Pakistan but to strengthen national unity.

Durrani said traditional parties opposed the creation of smaller provinces, although he said the public supported the measure. He added that the creation of more provinces could help reduce government expenditure and improve administrative efficiency.

The former minister also emphasized the importance of strengthening local government institutions, saying that an effective local government system would improve public welfare, promote prosperity and create opportunities for emerging new leadership.

He reiterated that the campaign for smaller provinces and empowered local governments would continue.