New Provinces or Better Governance?
New Provinces or Better Governance? Why Pakistan Should Consider Federal Administrative Territories for Karachi and Gwadar Instead of Creating More Provinces A Fiscal, Administrative and International Perspective on Pakistan’s Debate Over New Provinces Executive Summary Pakistan is once again witnessing renewed debate over the creation of new provinces. Supporters argue that smaller provinces would bring government closer to the people, improve administrative efficiency, increase political representation and address regional grievances. These objectives are legitimate. However, Pakistan must distinguish between administrative decentralisation and constitutional creation of new provinces . Creating a new province does not merely redraw a map. It creates another complete layer of government—with a Chief Minister, Governor, Provincial Assembly, ministries, secretariat, police command, public service structure, planning and finance departments, courts, housing, vehicles, offices,...