Council of Common Interests
Coverage of Council of Common Interests in the Nexus archive.
- Senators question devolved ministries’ ‘revival’
The Senate Standing Committee on Devolution in Pakistan has raised concerns over the re-establishment of federal ministries on devolved subjects under the 18th Amendment, forming a subcommittee to investigate violations. The committee directed the cabinet division to scrap proposed IT-related ministries and halt appointments in devolved areas.
- Frozen Award
KP's petition before the Federal Constitutional Court seeks Rs964bn as its claimed tax revenue share since the Fata merger in 2018, raising constitutional and fiscal questions about Pakistan's federal structure. The article highlights concerns over the National Finance Commission's dysfunction, the validity of an NFC Award based on outdated data, and the need to convene the Council of Common Interests to address provincial autonomy and resource distribution.
- Bilawal proposes abolishing Kashmir Affairs ministry
PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari proposed abolishing the federal Ministry of Kashmir Affairs and enhancing constitutional empowerment for Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). He emphasized greater regional representation in federal institutions, constitutional reforms via stakeholder consultations, and a Truth and Reconciliation Commission to address unrest in AJK.