Minister vows to get Balochistan’s fair share in NFC

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Balochistan Provincial Minister for Finance and Minerals Mir Shoaib Nosherwani. — Photo via government of Balochistan website
Balochistan Provincial Minister for Finance and Minerals Mir Shoaib Nosherwani. — Photo via government of Balochistan website

QUETTA: Balochistan Provincial Minister for Finance and Minerals Mir Shoaib Nosherwani chaired a consultative review meeting on Tuesday to finalise preparations for the National Finance Commission Award, pledging to secure the province’s constitutional share of federal resources.

During the meeting, senior officials and the provincial finance team briefed the minister on the NFC Award, outlining Balochistan’s economic needs, expenditures and revenue structure.

Nosherwani emphasised that securing the economic and social rights of the people of Balochistan remains the top priority.

Published in Dawn, December 31st, 2025

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