A fresh award by the 11th National Finance Commission (NFC) on the vertical and horizontal distribution of tax revenues under its divisible pool would require an enlightened approach to reconcile divergent views and enable the smooth functioning of the federation and provinces.
To make equitable and rapid social, economic and political progress, the country cannot afford to remain stuck with the 7th NFC award as it has for the past 15 years.
The current transformational era requires all stakeholders to seek cooperation and not indulge in conflict or confrontation in order to tackle lingering problems and unforeseen formidable domestic and external shocks and challenges.
While retaining their independence, it is imperative for all political parties, groups and individuals to pursue a policy of cooperation on the basis of give and take for achieving a con
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