Minister for Information Sindh, Sharjeel Inam Memon Friday called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and discussed matters of mutual concerns. During the meeting, they discussed overall political situation of the country, according to a press statement issued by the PM House.
Separately, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a meeting on Friday with Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi to review matters related to the province.
According to the Prime Minister’s Office, the discussion covered key administrative and development-related issues concerning Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The two leaders also exchanged views on the country’s overall political situation.
Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs, Gilgit-Baltistan and Frontier Regions Engineer Amir Muqam, along with Federal Minister for Public Affairs Unit Rana Mubashir Iqbal, also attended the meeting.
NFC meeting scheduled for December 4
A meeting of the National Finance Commission (NFC) has been ëscheduledí for December 4 to discuss the implementation of IMF conditions and new financial award.
As per sources, IMF proposals for the changes to the NFC Award will be discussed. To consult on this matter, the federal government has invited the provinces to the upcoming meeting on December 4.
Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, along with the finance ministers of all four provinces, will attend the session, according to the official notification.
The IMF is expected to be on board regarding the proposals for the new National Finance Award. Sources noted that if multiple sessions are required to finalize the new award, the process could take approximately six to eight months.
Previously, the first scheduled meeting had been postponed at the request of the provinces due to floods.
On Thursday, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) stated that corruption remains a persistent challenge in Pakistan, urging the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) to publish its first annual report.