Water expert and author Naseer Memon responded to questions from The Rise News about the NFC Award, examining it from a historical perspective to the current situation. He argued that whenever the population-based formula suited Punjab and Pakistan’s establishment, they supported and adopted it. For example, the 1973 Constitution adopted the population-based formula. However, they rejected the same formula when East Bengal demanded representation on the basis of its population majority. Memon also pointed out that India has a different approach to financial distribution, with factors other than population taken into account.

He argued that, nowadays, financial distribution solely on the basis of population is not encouraged. Pakistan often refers to India as an example when discussing the NFC Award. Memon questioned why Pakistan does not follow India’s approach when it comes to financial distribution. This year, the federal government asked the provinces for additional funds, and Sindh contributed almost Rs. 800–900 billion. Despite this, the conflict over financial resources continues, a dispute that can also be seen in the debate over the creation of new provinces.