Fazl: provinces' issue revolves around NFC
JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman stated that provincial issues in Pakistan are fundamentally tied to the National Finance Commission (NFC) share. He argued that the Constitution protects these shares from being reduced and criticized the government's handling of law and order.
Why it matters
The statement highlights ongoing political tensions in Pakistan regarding fiscal federalism, provincial autonomy, and the 18th Amendment.
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facebook --> twitter --> whatsup --> linkded --> email MORE (3) Messenger Whatsapp --> JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman speaks at a party convention in Peshawar. SCREENGRAB LAHORE: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Sunday said that the issue concerning the provinces was essentially an issue of the National Finance Commission (NFC), arguing that the Constitution allows the NFC share to be increased but not reduced.
"When the house is on fire, there should be no talk of division," Fazl said, adding that the country's law and order situation was alarming.
The Maulana expressed these views during his visit to Lahore.
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