The Province Puzzle: Governance in Pakistan's Crosshairs The debate over dividing Pakistan into smaller provinces has been reignited, with some arguing that creating new administrative units is key to effective governance and responsive government services.
However, this solution may only create more problems. At its core, the issue isn't about numbers – 12 or 15 provinces – but rather the fundamental relationship between power and governance in Pakistan.
Proponents of creating new provinces who now call for empowered local governments within these units acknowledge that smaller provinces don't necessarily translate into better governance.