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Fiscal Federalism in Pakistan: Need for a Revisit

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  • Iftikhar Ahmad

    (Pakistan Institute of Development Economics, Islamabad)

  • Nasir Iqbal

    (Pakistan Institute of Development Economics, Islamabad)

  • Mahmood Khalid

    (Pakistan Institute of Development Economics, Islamabad)

Abstract

This Policy Brief outlines a reform package to streamline the fiscal arrangement among federating units and the centre. The 18th Constitutional Amendment and 7th National Finance Commission (NFC) award reshaped the fiscal landscape of Pakistan. The provinces enjoy more autonomy in performing various functions within their jurisdictions.

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  • Iftikhar Ahmad & Nasir Iqbal & Mahmood Khalid, 2021. "Fiscal Federalism in Pakistan: Need for a Revisit," PIDE Policy View Point 2021:33, Pakistan Institute of Development Economics.
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