Mustafa Kamal Advocates for New Administrative Units in Karachi

Former Karachi mayor Mustafa Kamal said the creation of new administrative units is the solution to Pakistan's current problems [1, 2].

This proposal targets the structural inefficiencies of local governance. Proponents argue that decentralizing power would allow for more responsive public services and a more direct connection between citizens and their representatives [1, 2].

Speaking during a debate hosted by the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI), Kamal and other participants discussed the necessity of administrative reform in Karachi [1, 2]. The speakers said that the current system fails to meet the needs of the growing urban population. They suggested that establishing smaller, more manageable units would strengthen local governments and improve overall governance [1, 2].

The debate highlighted a perceived gap between the central administration and the daily realities of citizens. By dividing the city into new administrative zones, the speakers said the government could better allocate resources and manage infrastructure [1, 2]. This shift would theoretically reduce the bureaucratic hurdles that often stall development projects in the metropolitan area [1, 2].

Critics of such moves often cite the risk of further political fragmentation, but the speakers at the SDPI event focused on the benefits of localized control. They said that the current centralized model is unable to address the complexities of a city as large as Karachi [1, 2].

Kamal said that these reforms are not merely local needs but are critical for the stability of the country [1, 2]. The push for new units reflects a broader movement toward decentralization in Pakistan's urban planning strategy [1, 2].