Distribution of Resource Revenues in Balochistan: A Gap in Pakistan's Policy Making
Journal Title: Global Regional Review - Year 2017, Vol 2, Issue 1
Abstract
Since the discovery of oil and gas in Balochistan and Sindh, Punjab has remained the primary consumer. The gas reserves that were found in 1952 reached the consumers of Baluchistan in 1986 in 14 urban townships. Other than natural gas and oil the mineral deposits, their exploration and extraction through foreign companies is raising eyebrows on the issue of the revenue distribution. This paper is based on the MS thesis of the author, Mismanagement of Natural Resources: Challenges to the stability of Pakistan and its implications of Foreign Direct Investment (2005-2017). It discusses, why there is lack of consensus between the central government and Balochistan on the issue of minerals extraction and revenue distribution? It also addresses, how mal-administration played a role in widening the gap between Balochistan and Central government and it suggests measures to improve the situation.
Authors and Affiliations
Sadia Sohail, Sohail Ahmad, Noor Jehan
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- EP ID EP607625
- DOI 10.31703/grr.2017(II-I).01
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