President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday approved a change in the constitution of the 11th National Finance Commission (NFC), following the advice of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.

🔑 Key Changes

The Attorney General of Pakistan (AGP) has been included in the NFC as a member.
The adjustment aims to provide legal expertise in matters of fiscal distribution between the federation and provinces.

📌 Background

The 11th NFC Award is tasked with determining the distribution of financial resources between the federation and provinces under Article 160 of the Constitution.
Provinces have long demanded greater shares in national resources, especially in light of rising expenditures on health, education, and security.

💬 Next Steps

The reconstituted NFC will resume discussions to finalize a new award.
Provinces are expected to present their demands for higher allocations, citing post-flood rehabilitation needs and development projects.