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Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui Calls for Administrative Reforms, Defends New Provinces
Federal Minister Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui says constitutional procedure exists for new provinces, questions why Karachi or Sindh division is controversial. Stresses need for skill development for Pakistan’s 150 million youth.
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by News Desk
2026-02-14
Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui Calls for Administrative Reforms, Defends New Provinces

Federal Minister for Education and MQM Pakistan convener, Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, has urged for administrative reforms in Pakistan and defended the constitutional procedure for creating new provinces, saying that such discussions should not be controversial.

Speaking at a private university event in Karachi, he highlighted that even after the 18th Amendment, many governance issues remain unresolved, citing problems like ghost schools and inefficiencies in large provinces such as Punjab and Sindh.

“Administrative reforms should be discussed for better governance. The procedure for division of provinces exists in the constitution. If creating new provinces in Punjab is permissible, why is it considered unlawful to talk about administrative division of Karachi or Sindh?” Siddiqui questioned.

Focus on Youth and Skills

Siddiqui emphasized Pakistan’s demographic advantage, noting that the country currently has around 150 million young people. He stressed that the youth need practical skills more than academic degrees.

“Our neighboring countries have transformed their populations into economic power. Despite China’s massive population, they focus on skills and technology, while we have wasted many opportunities,” he said.

He urged policymakers to prioritize skill development and administrative restructuring to ensure effective governance and economic growth.
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