Interior Minister Rehman Malik. – File Photo

ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Rehman Malik on Friday said that the creation of new provinces was possible with the consent of provincial assemblies of respective areas.

Talking to reporters outside the Parliament House, he said that the people are demanding new provinces through democratic process and different parties also support their demand and every step regarding new provinces would be taken according to the constitution.

Replying to a question, he said the PPP and PML-Q alliance will strengthen the democratic process and issues will be resolved with consensus.

He said PPP leadership is continuing the process of reconciliation with all political parties and talks with PML-Q are in process.

“President Asif Ali Zardari handed over the powers to the parliament, fulfilling his promise to nation for strengthening the democratic institutions,” said Malik.

Malik said that incidents of target killings in Karachi have been reduced after measures were taken by security forces.

He said terrorists have targeted the Navy busses because their Jawans are fighting against terrorists.

Malik said ensuring peace in the country is top priority of the government and steps are being taken to eliminate the target killers.

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