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BHC nullifies May 12 notification regarding formation of NFC

BHC nullifies May 12 notification regarding formation of NFC
June 23, 2020
QUETTA (92 News) – The Balochistan High Court (BHC) has nullified the notification issued on May 12, 2020 regarding the formation of the National Finance Commission (NFC). BHC Chief Justice Jamal Mandokhel and Justice Nazir Lango announced the verdict. Kamran Murtaza advocate and Sajid Tareen advocate had filed the petitions. BHC Chief Justice Jamal Mandokhel remarked that the appointment of the members is not according to the rules. He also ordered the governors to appoint a new member on the recommendation of the provincial government under Article 160. As a result of the verdict, the appointment of Adviser to PM on Finance Abdul Hafeez Sheikh and Finance Secretary has also been declared null and void.