SCBA backs call for new provinces, calls it 'step forward' for better governance

Pakistan's Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) has endorsed a proposal by Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi to create new provinces, viewing it as a crucial step toward improving national governance.

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The association believes that any constitutional measure for the creation of more provinces would be a step forward towards an enhanced governance system through devolved and equitable administration at the grassroots level, the creation of equal opportunities for parallel economic development, and stronger political stability in the country.

Speaking at a ceremony honoring Justice Musarrat Hilali, SCBA President Haroonur Rashid stated that the association supports the suggestion, which aims to address the country's collapsing condition. The SCBA believes that establishing more provinces would lead to a more devolved and equitable administration at the grassroots level, promote parallel economic development, and strengthen political stability. Rashid also suggested that creating new provinces could improve living standards by tackling economic challenges faced by citizens.

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The association believes that any constitutional measure for the creation of more provinces would be a step forward towards an enhanced governance system through devolved and equitable administration at the grassroots level, the creation of equal opportunities for parallel economic development, and stronger political stability in the country.

However, the Pakistan Bar Council (PBC), the apex body of the legal fraternity, emphasized that all constitutional matters must be handled strictly within the constitutional framework. In a resolution passed during its 250th meeting, the PBC reaffirmed its commitment to the Constitution. The council unanimously agreed that the creation of new provinces should be considered according to constitutional principles and procedures.

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The PBC firmly believed that all constitutional matters must be addressed strictly within the framework of the Constitution.

The PBC called for political parties to act in the "larger national interest" and engage in "comprehensive and meaningful dialogue" for the country's betterment. The council resolved that if new provinces are deemed necessary, their establishment must follow due parliamentary processes and achieve national consensus. The PBC authorized its vice chairman and executive committee chairman to organize a national seminar on the issue.

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The PBC resolved that, if the establishment of new provinces was deemed necessary, it must be carried out strictly in accordance with the Constitution through due parliamentary process and national consensus.