Comments on: 7th NFC Award- a step towards fiscal federalism in Pakistan http://www.pkhope.com/7th-nfc-award-a-step-towards-fiscal-federalism-in-pakistan/ A Candid Blog Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:46:25 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: Aneela Fazal http://www.pkhope.com/7th-nfc-award-a-step-towards-fiscal-federalism-in-pakistan/comment-page-1/#comment-1093840 Aneela Fazal Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:05:47 +0000 http://www.pakspectator.com/?p=19447#comment-1093840 All credit goes to the PPP Government..... This has become possible due to the freatest leader ship of Prime minister Gillani and President Asif Ali Zardari All credit goes to the PPP Government….. This has become possible due to the freatest leader ship of Prime minister Gillani and President Asif Ali Zardari

]]> By: Abdul Wahab http://www.pkhope.com/7th-nfc-award-a-step-towards-fiscal-federalism-in-pakistan/comment-page-1/#comment-1046275 Abdul Wahab Mon, 08 Feb 2010 06:07:49 +0000 http://www.pakspectator.com/?p=19447#comment-1046275 This is not right if there is discrimination between proviences.So NFC is a great acheivement indeed but as my brother M.Akram Khan Niazi mentioned above in comments is so sad to read.The CM of Sindh claims having championed the mechanics of disbursing national resources according to a formula that encompasses two material and two moral compulsions. Among the material benchmarks are: Population and Revenue Generation capacity. The two moral compulsions center on poverty and backwardness of the province. Economic theories are yet to assume the enviable exactness of physical sciences. Every bureaucracy have relied on the mix of factors on circumspect combinations and permutations. There is a general consensus of opinion that the criteria that determines per capita income must also form the basis for equitable distribution of national finances. The concept of population would pose exponential problems for Balochistan with its sparse and thinly spread population, despite the largest of area in its control. Beset with dearth of demographics, Balochistan was recurrently meted out shares that continue to suppress its development and growth. Being the least developed part of the country, it is imperative that exceptions to the rules are made to ensure that all provinces have comparable footings to compete for NFC awards on merit. Punjab's claim can never be scuttled on the flimsy grounds that it is exploiting its dense population. Since the inception of Pakistan, Punjab was blessed with sturdy agricultural base and significant institutes of learning that gave it an edge over all other federating units. Karachi assumed gigantic base for business and industry with the influx of immigrants from across the border. The Port City with its Bourse and big businesses supported by trading outlets shot it into a prominence for huge revenue generation capacity. Karachi today is a truly cosmopolitan city with the trappings of providing sustenance and economic security to the willing workers - energetic, enthusiasts and eager to make their mark - notwithstanding the mental agony and raging revulsion against the strong Mafia that commits open day robberies, loot and plunder under protective arms of the LEA. But recent occurrences presage societal resolve to stop the loot and plunder through stabilizing factors of matching Mafia's strong arm tactics with unremitting force to defy and defeat the schemes of those callous criminals with the backing of shady and sneaky people in high places. Momentary public justice in the form of brutal beating - even lynching - to criminals caught in the act, is an instance to quote public alacrity to avenge itself of banditry of the Mafia. If we believe all Pakistanies and provinces are equal. Then there has to be a multilevel formula to distribute the public money to the provinces. I do not believe it should be distributed only on the basis of population and geneneration of wealth. This is not right if there is discrimination between proviences.So NFC is a great acheivement indeed but as my brother M.Akram Khan Niazi mentioned above in comments is so sad to read.The CM of Sindh claims having championed the mechanics of disbursing national resources according to a formula that encompasses two material and two moral compulsions. Among the material benchmarks are: Population and Revenue Generation capacity. The two moral compulsions center on poverty and backwardness of the province. Economic theories are yet to assume the enviable exactness of physical sciences. Every bureaucracy have relied on the mix of factors on circumspect combinations and permutations. There is a general consensus of opinion that the criteria that determines per capita income must also form the basis for equitable distribution of national finances. The concept of population would pose exponential problems for Balochistan with its sparse and thinly spread population, despite the largest of area in its control. Beset with dearth of demographics, Balochistan was recurrently meted out shares that continue to suppress its development and growth. Being the least developed part of the country, it is imperative that exceptions to the rules are made to ensure that all provinces have comparable footings to compete for NFC awards on merit. Punjab’s claim can never be scuttled on the flimsy grounds that it is exploiting its dense population. Since the inception of Pakistan, Punjab was blessed with sturdy agricultural base and significant institutes of learning that gave it an edge over all other federating units. Karachi assumed gigantic base for business and industry with the influx of immigrants from across the border. The Port City with its Bourse and big businesses supported by trading outlets shot it into a prominence for huge revenue generation capacity. Karachi today is a truly cosmopolitan city with the trappings of providing sustenance and economic security to the willing workers - energetic, enthusiasts and eager to make their mark - notwithstanding the mental agony and raging revulsion against the strong Mafia that commits open day robberies, loot and plunder under protective arms of the LEA. But recent occurrences presage societal resolve to stop the loot and plunder through stabilizing factors of matching Mafia’s strong arm tactics with unremitting force to defy and defeat the schemes of those callous criminals with the backing of shady and sneaky people in high places. Momentary public justice in the form of brutal beating - even lynching - to criminals caught in the act, is an instance to quote public alacrity to avenge itself of banditry of the Mafia.

If we believe all Pakistanies and provinces are equal. Then there has to be a multilevel formula to distribute the public money to the provinces. I do not believe it should be distributed only on the basis of population and geneneration of wealth.

]]> By: M.AKRAM KHAN NIAZI http://www.pkhope.com/7th-nfc-award-a-step-towards-fiscal-federalism-in-pakistan/comment-page-1/#comment-941472 M.AKRAM KHAN NIAZI Thu, 31 Dec 2009 14:12:27 +0000 http://www.pakspectator.com/?p=19447#comment-941472 Government of Punjab has chronically failed in protecting the rights of people of Punjab. Which is evident from the fact that it has not made any efforts for the construction of Kalabagh Dam while Govt of Sind is very proactive even in wasting the water of river Indus in Arabian sea.If Punjab govt can not protect the rights of people living alongside river Indus,it will BE better to separate out those areas from Punjab,so that those people can protect their rights themselves. From NFC award it is evident that Punjab Govt has sacrificed the rights of people just for pleasing those who always hate punjab. Moreover Punjab Govt has not raised any concern about the suffering of people of Punjab in Baluchistan,Karachi and Sind. Thar coal project will have adverse effects on each and every living organism,atmosphere,enviroment in Punjab but Punjab Govt foolish leaders has not shown any concern about that project. Government of Punjab has chronically failed in protecting the rights of people of Punjab. Which is evident from the fact that it has not made any efforts for the construction of Kalabagh Dam while Govt of Sind is very proactive even in wasting the water of river Indus in Arabian sea.If Punjab govt can not protect the rights of people living alongside river Indus,it will BE better to separate out those areas from Punjab,so that those people can protect their rights themselves. From NFC award it is evident that Punjab Govt has sacrificed the rights of people just for pleasing those who always hate punjab. Moreover Punjab Govt has not raised any concern about the suffering of people of Punjab in Baluchistan,Karachi and Sind. Thar coal project will have adverse effects on each and every living organism,atmosphere,enviroment in Punjab but Punjab Govt foolish leaders has not shown any concern about that project.

]]> By: Nazia http://www.pkhope.com/7th-nfc-award-a-step-towards-fiscal-federalism-in-pakistan/comment-page-1/#comment-902739 Nazia Mon, 14 Dec 2009 16:27:05 +0000 http://www.pakspectator.com/?p=19447#comment-902739 Every body is praising shabaz sharif whom effort made this bill pass successfuly. Hon they man jow shabaz is still the best among the four CMs. Every body is praising shabaz sharif whom effort made this bill pass successfuly.
Hon they man jow shabaz is still the best among the four CMs.

]]> By: K.Shahzad http://www.pkhope.com/7th-nfc-award-a-step-towards-fiscal-federalism-in-pakistan/comment-page-1/#comment-901671 K.Shahzad Mon, 14 Dec 2009 09:39:51 +0000 http://www.pakspectator.com/?p=19447#comment-901671 NFC award is great achievement indeed. Govt should be appreciated for this venture NFC award is great achievement indeed. Govt should be appreciated for this venture

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