Lahore: The Punjab Government has given its approval over forming two new districts in the province, a news source reported. The decision comes following the financial limitations in administrative matters. Among the two districts approved, one comes from the recommendation of Governor Chaudhry Sarwar. It is expected that formation of more new districts and divisions are on the cards.
The provincial government has decided to declare Pirmahal tehsil in Toba Tek Singh as a new district. This tehsil is the hometown of Sarwar. Sources tell that apart from the governor’s recommendation, there is an additional qualification for the tehsil’s upgrade. They said that a large number of expatriates belonging to this area is also a reason for the change of status.
The second area to be assigned district status is Chishtian Bahawalnagar. Authorities concerned are also actively considering declaring Bhakkar as a new division. After a formal approval, the Bhakkar division will include Bhakkar, Layyah, and Mianwali districts.
In other expected status changes, Taunsa is under active consideration for becoming a district. It is the hometown of Chief Minister (CM) Usman Buzdar. Dajil, a small town in Jampur, is also up for tehsil status.
Sources report that the provincial government will form more districts and divisions after the fresh local government elections. The government will finalise a new law for this purpose soon. The Board of Revenue will be responsible for determining technicalities of the new districts, including their police, legal, revenue, and administrative jurisdictions.
