Pakistan, Aug. 15 -- Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan urged politicians to take ownership of demands for new provinces. He said political leaders should prioritize public concerns instead of protecting their political influence and personal interests.

Aleem Khan said people across Pakistan wanted new provinces based on administrative needs and better governance. He noted that voices for Hazara province have emerged in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly since 2010.

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The IPP president welcomed support for Hazara province from major political parties in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. He said the Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party supported Hazara province and also backed demands for new p...