LAHORE MIRROR – Pakistan Muslim League-Q (PML-Q) Information Secretary Ghulam Mustafa Malik has claimed that several prominent political figures are ready to join the party, with announcements expected in the coming days.
Speaking on the program Jawab Do with Farukh Warraich, Malik said that some political circles believe the PML-Q could play a leading role if an alternative political system emerges in the country.
He said that some people believe that PML-Q could be their alternate party.
When asked whether Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi would also be joining the Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q), Ghulam Mustafa Malik gave an ambiguous response. He initially said, “No,” but went on to reveal that several major political figures, including Mohsin Naqvi, were in contact with the party. He added, “You will see some top political personalities joining the PML-Q soon.”
Malik’s remarks have fueled speculation about possible political realignments and the PML-Q’s future role in Pakistan’s political landscape. The discussion comes amid growing talk of a major administrative restructuring that could see the creation of 12 provinces across the country, potentially through a nationwide referendum.
According to reports, the government is considering holding a referendum to seek public opinion before moving towards a possible 28th Constitutional Amendment. The proposed amendment could be taken up in the first half of 2027, with preparatory work potentially beginning in the first quarter of the year.
Under the proposed plan, Punjab could be divided into four provinces, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan into three each, and Sindh into two, bringing the national total to 12 provinces.
The proposal is being discussed as an administrative reform intended to improve governance, strengthen public services and ensure a more equitable distribution of development resources. Its supporters argue that smaller provinces could bring government closer to citizens and make public administration more responsive to local needs.
However, the proposal remains at the consideration stage. No final decisions have been made on provincial boundaries, administrative structures or the constitutional process. Any such restructuring would require extensive political and parliamentary consultations, particularly over resource distribution, political representation and the transfer of administrative powers.
A nationwide referendum is being considered as a way to gauge public opinion and establish a popular mandate before the constitutional process begins. However, the proposal’s implementation would ultimately depend on political consensus and the required constitutional deliberations.
