Punjab should be divided into 3 to 4 administrative provinces: Khalid Asghar Gharal

Member of Punjab Assembly and leader of Pakistan Muslim League (Q) Chaudhry Khalid Asghar Gharal has said that the establishment of small provinces in the country has become indispensable for better governance and effective solution of public problems.

Speaking at a dinner given in his honor by Chaudhry Tariq Gondal in Glasgow, Chaudhry Khalid Asghar Gharal said that the population of Punjab has exceeded 13 crores, due to which it has become difficult for the government to pay equal attention to the problems of the entire province and for the people to have easy access to government institutions.

Chaudhry Khalid Asghar Gharal criticized the recent political activities of Maulana Fazlur Rehman and said that his role in the current situation is irresponsible and regrettable. In the past, he has been a part of almost every government with the support of the establishment. Now, despite not joining the government, he should play a democratic and peaceful role as a senior political leader.

He further said that political differences are in place but in view of the serious security situation in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, all political parties and leadership should take a common stand in the national interest and cooperate with other state institutions including the army for the country's stability.

Chaudhry Khalid Asghar Gharal paid tribute to the Pakistanis living abroad and said that the Pakistanis who started their lives abroad in difficult circumstances have today achieved prominent positions in business, education, politics and other fields due to their hard work, ability and integrity.