Afghanistan, Oct. 11 -- Pakistan's army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, is reportedly considering a major restructuring of the country's administrative map that could divide its four provinces into as many as 12 to 15 smaller provinces, or potentially 160 administrative units, raising concerns about provincial autonomy and the military's growing influence over civilian politics.
In 1971, political exclusion, military repression and Bengali nationalism culminated in Bangladesh's independence after a devastating war. Pakistan now faces renewed questions over federal unity and military dominance.
Pashtun-majority Khyber Pakhtunkhwa faces militant violence, security operations and public anger over insecurity. Unlike Bangladesh in 1971, sepa...