Multiple outlets report that Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir is considering a plan to redraw the country’s internal boundaries by splitting its four existing provinces—Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan—into smaller provinces, with estimates ranging from 12 to 15.

The reported proposal is described as a major overhaul that would likely affect political dynamics, including the influence of regional parties, and could shift how power is distributed within the country. Some reporting frames the idea as part of a “divide and rule” approach, while others focus on the potential governance and political consequences of creating more provincial units. Separately, one outlet also links the broader agenda to Pakistan’s policy posture toward India, suggesting that hostility could align with defence planning, though the details of any formal policy connection are not uniformly described across sources. Overall, the articles present the plan as under consideration and focus on its possible implications for Pakistan’s internal politics and institutional balance.