Karachi: Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) Convener Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui on Sunday called for a national dialogue on the creation of new provinces, saying Pakistan's existing administrative structure no longer corresponds to the country's demographic realities and governance requirements. He said that Sindh presents the strongest case for the creation of additional administrative units.Dr. khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, addressing a press conference alongside senior MQM-P leaders Dr. Farooq Sattar and Syed Mustafa Kamal in Karachi, urged political parties to rise above partisan differences and build a consensus on administrative reforms. He argued that the issue should be addressed through an inclusive national discussion rather than political confrontation.He said support for the proposal was growing across the political spectrum, adding that MQM-P was prepared to engage with all stakeholders to develop a framework for the establishment of new provinces where they were needed.Siddiqui maintain ed that Pakistan's provinces were originally formed on linguistic considerations and had since evolved into large administrative units.Despite substantial population growth over the decades, he said, successive governments had created numerous districts while avoiding a broader debate on provincial reorganisation."The effects of not creating new provinces should also be discussed, " he said, arguing that administrative boundaries should reflect population size and governance needs.He added that Sindh was among the regions where the demand for additional administrative units was most pronounced.The MQM-P chairman rejected the notion that advocating new provinces was controversial, noting that the Constitution itself contains provisions relating to the creation of provinces. "If it is considered an act of disloyalty, then why does the Constitution provide for it?" he asked.Referring to the 18th Constitutional Amendment, Siddiqui said his party supported the reforms to ensure that the benefits of democ racy reached all parts of the country.He argued, however, that the objectives of decentralisation could not be fully realised without strengthening administrative structures at the provincial level.He said MQM-P had already introduced a constitutional bill on the issue, which remains before a parliamentary standing committee, and recalled that the party had previously sought judicial intervention when progress stalled.Siddiqui said MQM-P would continue supporting calls for new provinces from different parts of the country and remained open to dialogue with all political parties.He also indicated that the party could again approach the Supreme Court if constitutional and legal obligations regarding the matter remained unfulfilled.Syed Mustafa Kamal said that the creation of additional administrative units was not aimed against any ethnic group, including Sindhis, but was intended to improve governance and public representation.He said a more decentralised administrative structure would give citizen s greater influence over local governance and strengthen accountability.Addressing the presser, Dr. Farooq Sattar said the establishment of additional administrative units has become essential for the country's stability and cohesion.He was of the view that bringing governance closer to citizens would improve public participation, enhance service delivery and ensure that local leadership emerged from the areas it represented.Farooq Sattar focused on Karachi, calling it the country's economic capital and saying the city deserved greater administrative powers.He claimed Karachi contributes a major share of Pakistan's tax revenue and exports but has continued to face governance and corruption problems.