The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has announced a province-wide pen-down strike for Wednesday in protest against what it describes as unfair treatment by the federal government. According to provincial authorities, the strike is being organised to highlight concerns over alleged discriminatory policies affecting Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in key financial and administrative matters. Read More: Government employees […]
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Pakistan to enter 2026 as world’s fifth-most populous country
Pakistan will enter 2026 as the world’s fifth-most populous country, with its population crossing 225 million, according to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). The agency said the milestone highlights the growing urgency of addressing population dynamics amid high fertility rates, gender inequality and increasing climate vulnerability. Read More: Pakistan Population Summit Highlights Urgent Growth Challenges […]
KP aide calls federal funds figures misleading
PESHAWAR: Special Assistant to the Chief Minister for Information and Public Relations, Shafi Jan, on Sunday claimed that federal government figures on transfers to provinces were misleading, as major financial dues of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) remain unpaid. He said the federal government owes KP nearly Rs4 trillion, including delayed royalties on hydropower and unaccounted windfall […]
Punjab gets lowest NFC share, says Maryam Nawaz
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz said Punjab receives the smallest share under the NFC award despite its population. She said every province gets significant NFC funds, but Punjab’s share is the lowest. She made the remarks while addressing a laptop distribution ceremony in Lodhran. Maryam Nawaz said Punjab’s available funds are being spent directly on […]
Strengthening Pakistan’s NFC Award for Fiscal Balance
The NFC Award remains central to Pakistan’s fiscal debate as new talks begin in Islamabad. The first meeting stayed calm and avoided any proposal to cut provincial shares. However, analysts warn the Centre may still push new financial burdens on provinces. As a result, the NFC Award debate has again raised concerns about fiscal balance. […]
Pakistan Focuses on Preserving NFC Award for Provincial Rights
Pakistan’s NFC Award is under review as the government seeks to maintain fair resource distribution. Political stability relies on shared principles and empowered provinces. Experts stress that centralization must not override participatory federalism. The 18th Amendment requires preserving provincial shares while adjusting formulas for today’s economy. Officials aim to balance equity and national development in […]
PM backs KP governor amid rumours
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday met Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi amid widespread media reports suggesting the governor’s possible removal. According to the PM Office, the meeting focused on political and administrative matters concerning KP, including discussions on the potential imposition of governor’s rule. Read More: PM Shehbaz, CM Afridi pledge unity amid political strains […]
NFC meeting delayed again as growth outlook dips
ISLAMABAD: The first session of the newly formed National Finance Commission (NFC) remains nowhere on the horizon, with the latest proposed date of November 18 quietly pushed back. The delay comes as the government revises the economic growth forecast downward by up to 0.7 percentage points, setting the new estimate at 3.5 per cent for […]
PPP opposes key clauses in 27th constitutional amendment
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has formally rejected several crucial clauses of the proposed 27th Constitutional Amendment, citing concerns over provincial autonomy and the federal balance of power. Party sources confirmed that PPP lawmakers opposed changes they believe would weaken constitutional safeguards. The party particularly objected to the removal of sub-clause 3A of Article […]
PPP objections force delay in cabinet approval of 27th Constitutional Amendment
ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet meeting scheduled for Friday to approve the draft of the 27th Constitutional Amendment was postponed after the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) — a key coalition partner — rejected major proposals contained in the amendment package. The meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, was expected to finalize the amendment before its […]