Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi's remarks calling for change to Pakistan's administrative system have sparked widespread public debate, with citizens across the country expressing mixed but largely supportive views, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Friday.
The discussion gained momentum after Mohsin Naqvi called for improvements to Pakistan's governance system and proposed the creation of new administrative units to make public services more effective.
His remarks quickly gained attention on social media and prompted reactions from people in several cities, including Karachi, Faisalabad and Gujranwala.
In Faisalabad, several residents supported the interior minister's remarks, arguing that Pakistan's governance system requires urgent reforms. Many said inflation has reached an unbearable level and that improvements to the administrative structure are essential to address the growing economic difficulties faced by ordinary citizens.
In Gujranwala, many residents backed Mohsin Naqvi's proposal to create new administrative units, saying smaller regions could improve governance, create jobs for young people, and make enhance public services.
The business community also voiced support for Mohsin Naqvi's statement. Traders said the minister had highlighted concerns shared by many Pakistanis, describing the current system as ineffective in dealing with inflation and economic uncertainty.
Doctors also welcomed the minister's comments, saying his remarks reflected concerns that have existed for years. According to members of the medical community, reforms within the administrative system are necessary to strengthen governance and improve public institutions.
Lawyers similarly backed the proposal, describing structural reforms as essential for better governance. Many members of the legal community also supported the idea of establishing smaller administrative units, arguing that decentralization could improve public service delivery and make government institutions more accessible.
Many citizens said the current system has failed to address issues such as unemployment, inflation, heavy taxation and poor public services.
They also expressed frustration over rising living costs and a lack of trust in the political system, saying ordinary people continue to face the same challenges regardless of who is elected.