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“Demand for new Provinces is not New”

  In recent days, you have witnessed the news about the formation of new provinces, but it’s not the first time. It is true that Pakistan’s Administrative Structure need changes with time, due to an increasing population. Large provincial areas also seem to contribute to poor administration, political imbalance, and even ethnic tensions, because of which mistrust breeds between small provinces and the federation. To enhance good governance, a number of countries have established new provinces or states across the world. To illustrate, India has 28 states and 8 union territories today, but in the year 1947, at the time of partition, there were only 8 provinces. In Pakistan demand for new provinces is not new, in fact, almost all the parties had raised this issue before elections in order to increase their decreasing popularity or for political point scoring to get votes from these areas. Requirements to create new Provinces: The Constitution of Pakistan 1973, allows the creation...
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Why Jirga System is so powerful in Pakistan? / History of Jirgas / How they get power?

  The Jirga system is a traditional assembly or council of respected elders, and it remains deeply entrenched in various parts of Pakistan, particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan , and some rural areas of Sindh and Punjab . It is referred to as “Jirga” in KP and Balochistan, “Jirgo” in Sindh, and “Panchayat” in Punjab. It is used to resolve disputes and make decisions by consensus according to customary laws and cultural codes such as Pashtunwali. It is a deeply rooted and age-old conflict resolution mechanism where respected elders gather to deliberate and settle issues ranging from land disputes to blood feuds and social conflicts. The Jirga operates without a formal hierarchy, emphasizing equality among members while respecting elders; decisions are binding on the parties involved. The Jirga system is an ancient assembly or council of respected elderly people and it is still a very deep rooted tradition in different regions of Pakistan especially Khyber Pakhtunkhw...
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"Are We Really Free? The 4 Pillars of True Democracy Explained"

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"In the 78 years since the creation of Pakistan, this nation has seen both moments of pride and periods of pain. In good times, we celebrated it; in difficult times, we prayed for it. But today, we stand at the brink — where the truth can no longer be ignored. Our state institutions have crumbled, not gradually, but openly and collectively. What remains now is not just a political crisis — it is a test of our conscious, our unity, and our will to rebuild." Certainly! There are three main pillars of democracy along with a forth critical component media , which is often called the fourth estate for its influential role in a democratic setup. 🏛️ 1. Rule of Law: The main principle in the democracies is the Rule of Law, which is the principle that the law is above all people, including those in authority. All people, both high and low-ranking, are required to be answerable under equal provisions of law. Independent judges or judicial system makes justice not only to be d...
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