Shocking Economic Revelations by Dr. Ashfaque Hassan Khan | NFC Award & MNC Exit

Описание: In this in-depth discussion, we explore Pakistan’s economic challenges, focusing on the National Finance Commission (NFC) Award, constitutional amendments, and federal–provincial resource distribution.

Our guest — an eminent economist and former senior official — explains:

How population-based formulas distort provincial representation

Why depoliticization of the NFC is essential for fiscal fairness

The need for income-gap-based indicators and tax-effort criteria

The role of IMF programs in shaping Pakistan’s fiscal and monetary policies

The impact of taxation on the salaried class, provincial autonomy, and economic inequality

We also discuss the 18th Constitutional Amendment, provincial finance commissions, defense expenditure sharing, and the future of Pakistan’s federal structure.

📈 Key Highlights:
00:36 – Importance of the NFC Award
03:45 – Population as a key distribution factor
08:56 – Politicization of the census
11:21 – Proposal for depoliticized NFC
17:25 – Income gap as a new parameter
23:38 – Tax effort and area weightage
27:54 – Vertical vs. horizontal distribution
31:58 – Fiscal deficit and debt implications
38:02 – IMF taxation policies & impact on middle class
43:44 – Future of IMF programs in Pakistan

🎓 Ideal for students of Economics, Public Policy, Governance, and Development Studies.

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