PM Shehbaz briefs Nawaz on KP security and economy as Khawaja Asif calls for new administrative units

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif at Jati Umra on Sunday, where they discussed the country's political and economic situation, security challenges and matters of national importance. During the meeting, the prime minister briefed Nawaz Sharif on the law and order situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and outlined recent government measures aimed at promoting development and improving conditions in the province. Shehbaz also updated the PML-N president on the government's ongoing reform agenda, particularly economic reforms, the challenges confronting the country and steps being taken to address them. The two leaders held detailed discussions on national political affairs and possible measures to strengthen the economy. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar and Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif also attended the meeting. Khawaja Asif calls for new administrative units Separately, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has called for reconsidering Pakistan's existing administrative structure, arguing that population growth has increased the need for smaller administrative units to improve governance and public service delivery. Speaking to a private television channel, Asif said Pakistan should explore the creation of additional administrative units, noting that several countries had adopted similar arrangements to make governance more effective. He argued that administrative powers should not remain concentrated in provincial capitals such as Lahore, Karachi, Quetta and Peshawar. Instead, authority should be devolved to smaller units to bring government services closer to the public. The defence minister said decentralising administrative powers could help improve governance and make public institutions more responsive to local needs.