Cut in NFC award is unconstitutional, says Maulana Wasay

Maulana Abdul Wasey, the provincial chief of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) in Balochistan, stated that the current provincial government has compromised the collective interests and constitutional rights of the people of Balochistan by surrendering billions of rupees from the NFC Award to the federal government. He emphasized that the JUI played a crucial role in the 7th NFC Award to secure Balochistan's financial share, leading to a significant increase in funds based on a formula considering the province's unique geography, backwardness, and inverse population density. Maulana Wasey criticized the current non-representative government for undermining these gains for political interests, asserting that any reduction in Balochistan's share is unconstitutional as per Article 160 (3A) and a betrayal of the province's autonomy. He also highlighted that during JUI's time in power, the party actively fought for Balochistan's rights and secured development projects, contrasting it with the current administration which he claims has neglected the province's development.