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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

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- The Council of Common Interests is a constitutional body under Article 153 of Pakistan's Constitution that formulates and regulates policy in subjects of common interest between the federation and the provinces.
- Under which constitutional article is the Council of Common Interests established?
- Who are the members of the Council of Common Interests?
- How did the 18th Amendment strengthen the CCI?
- How does the CCI differ from the National Economic Council and the NFC?

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