More federating units a must for good governance, says minister

MANSEHRA: Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Sardar Muhammad Yousuf on Sunday said that the creation of more federating units on an administrative basis was essential to effectively address the country’s financial and social issues.

“Good governance depends on the creation of more federating units. The people of Hazara division have shed their blood for provincial status,” he told reporters here.

Sardar Yousuf, who also leads Tehreek-i-Sooba Hazara, said the people of Hazara have been struggling for a separate province for decades.“Our people laid down their lives for the cause of Hazara province more than a decade ago and are still continuing their peaceful struggle in the right direction,” he added. He added that nearly all political and religious parties supported Hazara’s demand for provincial status.