Fazl Warns New Provinces Cannot Be Created Without Public Approval, Says State Writ Collapsed in KP, BalochistannnSTORY: nJamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has issued a strong warning against the creation of new provinces without the consent of the people, insisting that any such move would be undemocratic and against the spirit of the Constitution.nnSpeaking on the matter, the JUI-F leader said that the state’s writ has completely collapsed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, where administrative control and governance have weakened significantly. He stressed the urgent need to restore constitutional governance across the country.nnFazlur Rehman emphasized that no administrative or political change should be imposed from above. He argued that decisions of this magnitude require the full participation and approval of the public. Without public consent, he added, attempts to redraw provincial boundaries would only deepen divisions and create further instability.nnThe senior politician called for strict adherence to the Constitution and urged all stakeholders to prioritise the restoration of state authority in regions where law and order have deteriorated. His remarks come amid ongoing discussions and speculation over the possible creation of new provinces in Pakistan.nn— Staff Report, Awam Kee Awaz
