Faisalabad: (RightNow) Former MNA Rana Zahid Tauseef demands Faisalabad be granted provincial status before Islamabad. He claims the lack of new administrative units is hindering the resolution of public issues.

In a press conference, he stated that making Faisalabad Division a province would create new development opportunities. He mentioned that establishing new provinces could save an estimated 318 billion rupees annually.

Rana Zahid Tauseef noted that many countries that gained independence after Pakistan have surpassed it. He emphasized that Pakistan lags due to systemic flaws and requires fundamental change.

Chairman of the Power Looms Owners Association, Waheed Khaliq Ramey, stressed the necessity of making Faisalabad a province to save its industries. Despite collecting billions in taxes, the city lacks adequate resources.

It is noteworthy that citizens also hope that the creation of new provinces will address issues in health, education, and other basic facilities. The formation of a new province is deemed a crucial need of the time.