Mustafa Kamal criticizes NFC funding formula
Health Minister Mustafa Kamal on Tuesday criticised the formula of fund distribution under the National Finance Commission (NFC) award — which is based on the size of every provinces’ population — as “flawed”. In his remarks during an address to the National Assembly, where a debate on the federal budget fiscal year 2026-27 was ongoing, Kamal noted that the NFC formula was 82 per cent population-based. “What province will reduce its income by controlling the population?” the
Health Minister Mustafa Kamal criticized the National Finance Commission's funding distribution method, calling it flawed. He argued that the system is heavily based on population size, which he claims is unfair. Kamal pointed out that Balochistan, the least populous province, receives the smallest share of funds. He suggested that population control should be incentivized to improve resource allocation. The minister also highlighted concerns about the growing population's impact on education and healthcare needs. He praised the government's decision to remove taxes on contraceptives to help manage population growth. Kamal emphasized the need for better governance to address local issues effectively.
The criticism highlights concerns about equitable resource distribution and population management in Pakistan.
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