Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has expressed his support for the creation of new provinces in Pakistan, saying the matter should be openly debated at the national level.
Speaking to the media in Islamabad on Thursday, Asif said there would be no objection if provinces were formed after broad consensus.
The minister also emphasized the need to improve flood management by constructing small water reservoirs in rain-fed areas, including Sialkot. He noted that while large dams are important, they require six to seven years to complete.
“In the meantime, smaller dams can be built quickly and protect a wider population from the recurring threat of floods,” Asif explained.
