National Finance Commission Award
Coverage of National Finance Commission Award in the Nexus archive.
- Balochistan rolls out Rs1.09tr surplus budget
Balochistan presented a Rs1.13 trillion budget for 2026-27 with a Rs45.57 billion surplus, prioritizing education, health, and infrastructure. Development spending was reduced to Rs291.55 billion, and the province relies on Rs800.13 billion in federal transfers. Key initiatives include activating 1,200 schools and operationalizing 164 health units.
- PPP leaders oppose Karachi handover to Centre, tinkering with 18th Amendment
PPP leaders oppose proposals to place Karachi under federal control or amend the 18th Constitutional Amendment, arguing such moves would undermine provincial rights and constitutional stability. They emphasized the importance of maintaining the 18th Amendment's provisions for provincial autonomy and criticized the federal government for failing to meet constitutional obligations regarding financial allocations.