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Fata merger

Coverage of Fata merger in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 22 · 03:46 UTCMost recent: Aug 5 · 03:12 UTC
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  • POLITICSAug 5 · 03:12 UTCDAWN
    Rethinking governance in Pakistan

    Pakistan is reconsidering governance structures amid debates over creating new provinces. The article argues that effective service delivery depends on administrative proximity and state capacity rather than merely redrawing boundaries. Historical examples like the 1955 One Unit scheme and the 1973 Constitution highlight challenges in balancing national unity with regional needs.

  • POLITICSJul 22 · 03:46 UTCDAWN
    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article highlights concerns over the National Finance Commission's dysfunction, the validity of an NFC Award based on outdated data, and the need to convene the Council of Common Interests to address provincial autonomy and resource distribution.