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A parliamentary panel in Islamabad has called for giving provinces either half the profits from oil and gas companies or control over half of their wellheads to implement Article 172(3) of Pakistan's Constitution. The Senate Functional Committee on Devolution expressed frustration at delays in creating a comprehensive framework for joint management and revenue distribution since the passage of the 18th Constitutional Amendment sixteen years ago. Additionally, the committee discussed provincial representation within federal services, noting underrepresentation from provinces like Balochistan at senior administrative levels. Chairman Zamir Hussain Ghumro directed the Ministry of Petroleum to work with all stakeholders and submit a report on implementation details within 15 days.

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On October 14, 2026, a parliamentary panel in Islamabad called for giving provinces 50% of the profits from oil and gas companies or control over half their wellheads to address the lack of a proper mechanism for joint management of natural resources as stipulated by Article 172(3) of the Constitution. The Senate Functional Committee on Devolution, chaired by Senator Zamir Hussain Ghumro, expressed deep concern over the absence of the secretary from the Ministry of Petroleum and directed the ministry to work with all provincial stakeholders to formulate a clear mechanism for implementing this constitutional provision within 15 days.

The panel noted that despite the passage of the 18th Constitutional Amendment sixteen years ago, there has been no comprehensive framework for equal control between federal and provincial entities over natural gas and petroleum resources. The committee also criticized recurring procedural delays from the Ministry of Petroleum and the Council of Common Interests (CCI), stating these delays undermine legislative intent. Members expressed dissatisfaction with the current state of devolution efforts and highlighted the need for a clear, actionable plan to ensure equitable distribution of revenue from natural resources among provinces.

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The committee observed that despite 16 years having elapsed since the passage of the 18th Constitutional Amendment, a comprehensive and operational framework for 50/50 joint management and revenue distribution of natural gas and petroleum resources under Article 172(3) has yet to be fully realised.

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A parliamentary panel on Tuesday called for giving provinces half the profits of oil and gas companies or half the wellheads, observing that no proper mechanism exists for implementation of joint and equal control of the federation and provinces over natural resources. asserted

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The demand was made at a requisitioned meeting of the Senate Functional Committee on Devolution held here under the chairmanship of Senator Zamir Hussain Ghumro to discuss provincial shares in federal services and implementation of Article 172(3) of the Constitution. asserted

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The committee observed that despite 16 years having elapsed since the passage of the 18th Constitutional Amendment, a comprehensive and operational framework for 50/50 joint management and revenue distribution of natural gas and petroleum resources under Article 172(3) has yet to be fully realised. asserted

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Expressing dissatisfaction over recurring procedural delays from the Ministry of Petroleum, the panel noted that referring key devolved matters repeatedly to the Council of Common Interests (CCI) without concrete progress undermines legislative intent. asserted

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Members regret lack of framework for joint management and distribution of revenue from natural resources despite devolution Chairman Ghumro expressed deep concern over the absence of the secretary of petroleum division and directed the ministry, in consultation with all provincial stakeholders, to formulate a clear, actionable mechanism for implementation of Article 172(3) and submit a comprehensive report within 15 days. asserted

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The committee said that either provinces may be given half the amount from the profits of gas and oil companies or half the wellheads of oil and gas may be handed over to them. uncertain

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The meeting was attended by Senators Jan Muhammad Buledi and Poonjo Bheel, secretaries of cabinet and CCI, Establishment Division, special secretary of establishment, additional secretary of establishment and senior officers from the ministry of petroleum. asserted

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Turning to provincial share in federal services, the committee reviewed compliance under Article 38(g) regarding representation from BPS-1 to 22, including corporations, statutory bodies and autonomous institutions. asserted

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The chair noted that in 38 divisions functioning within the federal setup, representation from provinces such as Balochistan remains severely low at senior administrative levels. asserted

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He said that recruitment and promotions must strictly adhere to constitutional shares and be conducted on merit and equitable basis across all ministries, divisions, attached departments, sub-offices, corporations and statutory bodies. asserted

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The secretary of establishment assured the committee of full compliance, clarifying that all employees drawing salaries from the Government of Pakistan fall under the provincial share framework. asserted

employees → assure → framework

He said shares of provinces, particularly Balochistan, would be computed and jobs provided. asserted

jobs → say → provinces

Mr Ghumro said that letters were issued by the Establishment Division to all ministries, divisions and the Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) for filling posts of Sindh and Balochistan on priority basis as they lacked representation, but no compliance reports had been submitted. asserted

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He directed the division to formulate a mechanism to secure provincial shares in all kinds of appointments, including promotions, and submit a compliance report within two weeks. asserted

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The committee expressed concern over the absence of FPSC representatives and constituted a sub-committee to examine provincial shares in federal services in all grades, including corporations and statutory bodies, as per Article 38(g). asserted

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It also issued show-cause notices to provincial secretaries of energy and FPSC for not attending the meeting, warning that strict action would be taken against them. “If provinces are least bothered about their share in services as well as in oil and gas reserves, it speaks volumes about their efficiency,” the chairman remarked. asserted

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