ISLAMABAD:

Sindh on Thursday linked consensus on any new resource distribution formula with deliberations only at the National Finance Commission platform and sought to limit discussions to revenue sharing instead of bringing expenses in the fold amid the Centre's desire to transfer some of its fiscal obligations.

The maiden meeting of the NFC kick started on a positive note and all five players gave commitments to achieve consensus with an open mind. However, there were also differences of opinion on what should be discussed in the NFC, according to the participants of the meeting.

The inaugural meeting of the 11th NFC was chaired by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa registered the first win.

All the five stakeholders agreed on establishing a committee to fina

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