‘Mera Sooba, Mera Nizam’: Mian Aamir Mahmood launches nationwide campaign for new provinces

Says it’s not just a slogan, but the core point of a movement for better governance

LAHORE: Chairman Punjab Group of Colleges chairman Mian Aamir Mahmood has launched a nationwide awareness campaign under the slogan “Mera Sooba, Mera Nizam” — My Province, My System.

Addressing the inaugural ceremony of the campaign at *Expo Center Lahore*, he said that the slogan is *”not just a slogan but the core point of a nationwide movement”* aimed at administrative reforms and better governance in Pakistan.

Key Points of the Campaign

Mian Aamir Mahmood said that instead of changing rulers, *Pakistan needs to change its system*. He argued that the creation of *new provinces and smaller administrative units* will reduce government expenses and bring governance closer to the people.

He stated that countries around the world increase administrative units with population growth. *”The idea that new provinces will increase expenses is wrong. In fact, costs will go down, and governance will improve,”* he said.

Highlighting provincial disparities, he added that *Punjab gives billions to Balochistan every year*, yet faces hatred. He said the *people of Punjab are ready for smaller provinces and that *Balochistan’s 8 divisions and Sindh’s new provinces* would become the richest administrative units with more local control.

Focus on Youth and Local Government

The Chairman emphasised that the youth want better governance and that *a strong local government system* must be part of every new province. He cited examples of *Turkey, France, and India*, where leaders emerged from local government structures.

He also pointed to issues in education and development, noting that *25.1 million children are out of school* and that development has been limited to capital cities like Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad.

“Our real slogan is the welfare of the people of Pakistan. 250 million Pakistanis want to move forward. The government must reach people’s doorsteps,”* he said.

The campaign *#MeraSoobaMeraNizam* was also promoted at the event, with speakers including *Rector Superior University Prof. Dr. Sumaira Rehman* and *Owais Rauf* expressing support for the initiative.