Zardari meets Mohsin Naqvi as new provinces and security discussed

President Asif Ali Zardari and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi have held an important meeting in Nawabshah, discussing Pakistan’s security situation, political developments and the possibility of creating new provinces.

The meeting, which lasted approximately one hour, took place in Nawabshah on November 13, according to reports. Both leaders exchanged views on key national issues, including internal security challenges and ongoing political discussions surrounding administrative changes in the country.

The possibility of establishing new provinces was among the important subjects discussed during the meeting, bringing renewed attention to the debate over Pakistan’s administrative structure.

The development comes a day after Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi publicly commented on proposals for creating additional provinces, suggesting that a referendum could be held to seek the public’s opinion.

Speaking to the media, Naqvi said new provinces could be established if people supported the idea through a referendum. His remarks have added momentum to discussions about whether administrative restructuring could address regional demands and governance challenges.

The interior minister also highlighted political understanding between himself and Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari regarding the broader issue of a possible political reset.

Naqvi maintained that all political parties were important stakeholders and stressed that no major decision should be taken through disagreement or without political consensus.

His comments suggest that consultations among political parties would remain important if proposals concerning new provinces move forward.

Pakistan has witnessed recurring debates over the creation of additional provinces, with supporters arguing that smaller administrative units could improve governance, public service delivery and representation. However, such proposals also involve complex constitutional and political considerations.

Although no formal decision or specific announcement regarding the creation of new provinces was reported following the Zardari-Naqvi meeting, the discussion signals that the issue remains part of the country’s wider political conversation.

The meeting also provided an opportunity for the president and interior minister to review national security concerns alongside broader political developments.