The Development Insights Lab (DIL) and the Centre for Governance and Public Accountability (CGPA) are pleased to announce a seminar on “The National Finance Commission (NFC) Award and the Case of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa,” to be held on Thursday, October 31, 2024, at the Sir Sahibzada Abdul Qayyum Museum Hall, University of Peshawar.
This seminar will explore Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s role in the NFC formula, focusing on key issues such as resource allocation challenges and future opportunities in the wake of the FATA merger. Discussions will also address KP’s rights to natural and mineral resources and its capacity for local revenue generation following the 18th Constitutional Amendment.
Key stakeholders, including policymakers and experts, will provide insights into the evolution of the NFC Award, highlighting KP’s unique challenges and concerns regarding equitable resource distribution and fiscal autonomy. The seminar aims to foster critical dialogue on KP’s financial position and its implications for the province’s development.
The findings from this event will be documented and published to inform future policy decisions on the NFC Award and KP’s economic trajectory.
National Finance Commission (NFC) Award and the Case of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Draft (Agenda)
| # | Session | Speaker | Time Slot |
| 1 | Recitation | Mr. Khalfan Ahmad Khattak Program Manager-CGPA | 10:00 am – 10:05 am |
| 2 | Introduction of CGPA and DIL and their core working areas | Mr. Muhammad Anwar, Executive Director-CGPA Dr. Sajjad Ahmad Jan, Coordinator-DIL | 10:05 am – 10:15 am |
| 3 | Welcome Note | Prof. Dr Muhammad Naeem Qazi VC, University of Peshawar | 10:15 am – 10:25 am |
| 4 | Evolution of the NFC award in Pakistan and international best practices of Resource distribution | Presentation by; Dr. Iftikhar Ahmad, Associate Professor, Pakistan Institute of Development Economics-PIDE | 10:25 am – 10:45 am |
| 5 | The 7th NFC Award and its implications for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the backdrop of 25th Constitutional amendment | Presentation by; Dr. Muhammad Saleem, CEO, Juniper Policy Consulting (Pvt) Limited followed by Q&A from participants | 10:45 am- 11:05 pm |
| 6 | Panel Discussion on Resources Distribution in Pakistan through NFC: Challenges and Opportunities for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Fiscal Future Post-FATA Merger | Mr. Ahmed Kundi- (MPA, Parliamentary Leader-PPP Mr. Taimor Saleem Jagra- Ex- Finance Minister -PTI Mr. Inayat Ullah Khan- Ex Parliamentary Leader- JI Ms. Naeema Kishwar- Ex MPA/MNA- JUI-F Mr. Khushdil Khan- Ex Deputy Speaker- ANP Ms Anisa Zeb Ex- Senior Minister- QWP Mr. Dr Ibad U Rahman- MPA and Leader of the Opposition- PML-N, Moderator: Mr. Zafrullah Khan- Technical Consultant -CGPA followed by Q&A from participants | 11:20 am- 12:30 pm |
| 7 | Resources Distribution in Pakistan through NFC and the Case of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | Mr. Musharaf Rasool Member NFC, KP | 12:30 pm-12:45 pm |
| 8 | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Economic Landscape: Post-7th NFC Award Dynamics, Impacts of the 25th Constitutional Amendment, and Future Prospects in the Upcoming NFC Award | Mr. Muzamil Aslam Advisor to Chief Minister KP for Finance followed by Q&A from participants | 12:45 pm- 1:05 pm |
| 9 | Concluding Remarks | Mr. Faisal Kareem Kundi Hon’s Governor KP (Chief Guest) | 1:20 pm-1:30 pm |
| 10 | Vote of Thanks and Closing | Mr. Khalfan Ahmed Khattak Program Manager-CGPA | 1:30 pm |