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Pakistan is reconsidering governance structures amid debates over creating new provinces. The article argues that effective service delivery depends on administrative proximity and state capacity rather than merely redrawing boundaries. Historical examples like the 1955 One Unit scheme and the 1973 Constitution highlight challenges in balancing national unity with regional needs.

PTI rejects Gilgit-Baltistan election results, alleging rigging and demanding a re-election in Astore after claiming 167 bogus votes were cast. The opposition alliance TTAP also condemns the results, calling them an 'action replay' of the 2024 general elections.

PTI and TTAP rejected Gilgit-Baltistan election results, alleging rigging and demanding re-election in Rehmanpur, Astore. PTI claimed its candidates were leading in multiple constituencies but accused officials of vote-stuffing and blocking their campaign. TTAP condemned efforts to exclude PTI from the democratic process.