Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has questioned Pakistan’s current administrative structure, saying the existing system has failed to solve the country’s problems and that creating new administrative units or provinces is now the way forward.
Addressing the First Pakistan Economic Summit, Naqvi said the system under which Pakistan is currently functioning has “collapsed,” whether people accept it or not.
He warned that if the present system remains unchanged, Pakistan will still be discussing the same issues ten years from now. According to him, changing the administrative structure is essential to address the country’s growing challenges.
Naqvi noted that while many countries operate under democratic systems, they have adopted different administrative models. Pakistan, however, continues to insist on maintaining the same governance structure.
Need for New Provinces
The interior minister said that creating new administrative units or provinces has become a necessity because large administrative structures have become an obstacle to effectively resolving public issues.
He argued that smaller administrative units would allow government services to reach citizens more efficiently and speed up problem-solving.
“I Am compelled to Talk Politics“
Naqvi said he normally avoids political discussions, but felt compelled to address political issues because of the country’s situation.
He stressed that Pakistan’s future requires difficult decisions and new approaches, adding that simply continuing with the old system will not resolve existing challenges.
Link to Economic Development
Speaking at the summit, Naqvi linked administrative reforms with economic growth, saying development goals cannot be achieved without an effective governance system.
He emphasized the need for an administrative framework capable of addressing public concerns quickly and supporting sustainable development.
Naqvi added that although not everything in the current system is broken, fundamental reforms are unavoidable to improve governance.
He reiterated that democratic countries around the world have adopted different administrative models, while Pakistan continues to rely on a single system.
Justice and Public Services
The interior minister said that even today, ordinary citizens often have to travel long distances to obtain justice, demonstrating the urgent need for institutional reforms.
He stressed that discussions alone are insufficient and that practical reforms are necessary to make public services more accessible.
Resistance to Reforms
Naqvi repeated his view that new administrative units or provinces could help resolve governance issues caused by large administrative structures.
He warned that attempts to fix systemic flaws would face resistance, remarking that “when the cockroaches come out, they will turn everything upside down,” but insisted that the reform process must continue for the country’s betterment.
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