The National Finance Commission (NFC) Award is the backbone of Pakistan’s fiscal federalism and a constitutional mechanism designed to ensure equitable distribution of financial resources between the federation and the provinces. Under Article 160 of the Constitution, the NFC Award determines how revenues from the federal divisible pool are shared vertically between the center and...
Dr. Ghulam Nabi FaiChairmanWorld Forum for Peace & Justice December 27, 2025 The principle that an occupying power does not become the sovereign owner of the territory it controls is well-established in international law. An occupier’s role is temporary administration, not ownership, domination, or the rewriting of the political identity of a people. Yet in...
The recent bidding and partial privatisation of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) marks a significant development in Pakistan’s economic reform agenda. After decades of mounting losses, operational inefficiencies, political interference, and repeated bailout packages, the government’s decision to offload a majority stake in the national flag carrier has been presented as a bold and unavoidable step...
Pakistan’s experience with TIR—particularly on corridors involving China, Iran, Afghanistan, and Central Asia—shows that TIR underperformance is not caused by weak legal frameworks or lack of political support. It is caused by execution-level resistance. A key operational reality observed in Pakistan is this: No government will facilitate a system if its own enforcement officers recommend...
Faisalabad, (TW News) __ The vibrant spirit of Punjab’s rural culture will come alive at Lyallpur Gur Mela 2025, scheduled to take place from December 26 to 28, 2025, at Pind Punjab Da, Khurrianwala, Faisalabad. The three-day cultural and agricultural festival aims to promote traditional Punjabi village life, agritourism, and indigenous food culture, with a...
The relationship between democracy, governance and poverty is complex, deeply interconnected and critical for sustainable development. Across the developing world, particularly in countries like Pakistan, poverty cannot be understood in isolation from the quality of democratic institutions and governance structures. Weak democracy leads to poor governance, and poor governance in turn entrenches poverty, creating a...
Islamabad, (TW News) __ Chairman of the Kashmir Institute of International Relations (KIIR), Altaf Hussain Wani, has strongly criticised the Indian occupation authorities’ decision to attach land belonging to US-based Kashmiri intellectual and lobbyist Dr. Ghulam Nabi Fai, describing the move as part of a broader and systematic pattern of punitive action against dissenting voices....
Quick Intervention by Manager Prevents Escalation as Goyat’s Team Raises Security Concerns Following Victory at Misfits Boxing 23 DUBAI, (TW News) __ Manager Vipin Gulia physically intervened to protect Indian boxer Neeraj Goyat during a heated backstage confrontation with opponent Anthony Taylor following Goyat’s unanimous decision victory at Misfits Boxing 23 on December 20. The...
Economic growth and long-term sustainability in Pakistan are directly dependent on political stability. The experience of developed and emerging countries demonstrates that without a stable political system, neither a strong economy can be built nor sustainable development achieved. Despite Pakistan’s strategic location, natural resources, young population, and substantial agricultural and livestock sectors, the country has...
Poverty in Pakistan is not merely an economic condition; it is a reflection of deep-rooted governance failures. Despite possessing fertile land, abundant natural resources, and a large youthful population, a significant proportion of citizens continues to struggle for basic necessities such as food, healthcare, education, and dignified employment. This persistent contradiction underscores a fundamental reality:...
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