DEBATE surrounding governance, administrative restructuring and the creation of new provinces has taken centre stage in Pakistan’s national discourse nowadays. Faced with a rapidly growing population, expanding urban centres and increasingly complex public demands, the imperative for structural reform and the equitable distribution of resources has never been more urgent.

This reality was underscored during a recent Press conference by DG ISPR, who emphasized that military efforts alone cannot secure long-term stability without robust, effective governance. While counter-terrorism operations in Balochistan continue at full throttle to neutralize immediate security threats, an essential truth remains: military action alone cannot permanently resolve deep-seated regional instability.

To achieve lasting peace in Balochistan, kinetic operations must be accompanied by........

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