In Pakistan, Senator Buledi Calls Democracy and Stability More Important Than New Provinces
In Pakistan, Senator Jan Muhammad Buledi, a central leader of the National Party, said that the continuity of the democratic and political process and economic stability are more important for the country than creating or dividing provinces. He said this during a dialogue program at the Turbat Press Club, Dawn reports.
Criticism of the state of democracy
According to Buledi, failure to comply with the Constitution and democratic principles is increasing public discontent. He claims that the situation is worsening not only in Balochistan but also in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Azad Jammu and Kashmir.
The senator noted that Pakistan maintains good international relations with major powers. At the same time, in his opinion, to overcome internal problems, particularly in Balochistan, civilian and military leaders must eliminate their root causes and strengthen public trust.
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Position on new administrative units
Buledi said that the demand to create new provinces is not on the agenda of any of the country's major political forces, including the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz, the Pakistan Peoples Party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, and Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam. He also said that, with the exception of Balochistan, provincial boundaries largely correspond to the administrative structure established in 1901, before Pakistan gained independence.
The politician believes that creating new administrative units could increase existing tensions. According to him, the National Party seeks to convey Balochistan's grievances to Islamabad and seek solutions through democratic institutions, as the use of force cannot resolve these issues.
Among Balochistan's problems, Buledi named education, unemployment, border trade, agriculture, groundwater depletion, public safety, and cases of enforced disappearances. He described the latter as violations of the Constitution.
