Ashrafi urges APC on new provinces

LAHORE:

Pakistan Ulema Council (PUC) Chairman Allama Tahir Ashrafi has urged President Asif Ali Zardari to convene an All-Parties Conference (APC) to consult political parties on the issue of creating new provinces, saying any decision should be taken collectively through consensus.

Ashrafi said Pakistan's problems were increasing with its growing population, making it necessary for all political forces to sit together and find solutions to the country's challenges. He appealed to all political parties to unite for the stability of Pakistan and work collectively on matters of national importance.