Pakistan, Sept. 7 -- President Asif Ali Zardari will return to Pakistan on September 8 after shortening his London visit. He had initially planned to stay several more days. However, sources said he changed his schedule because of Pakistan's developing political situation. The debate over creating new provinces has also gained attention. Zardari is expected to return as discussions over administrative restructuring continue.

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The debate intensified after Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal proposed creating 12 to 15 provinces. He also called for national political dialogue on restructuring Pakistan's administrative system. The proposal has prompted political reactions from several par...