Qaid-e-Azam founder of Pakistan, known as 'Baba-e Qaum' Muhammad Ali Jinnah(1876-1948). An honest, dedicated and ingenious visionary leader of the Muslims of the subcontinent. Who united them and his vision led them to gain their separate identity as a state. He stimulated the other leaders and together with them worked hard to get a separate homeland where only Muslims from diverse backgrounds would live and pursue their Islamic traditions and culture. He had drawn the map of Pakistan into South Asia's Geography with his tireless efforts.
On the 147th birthday of Quaid-e-Azam, let's revive the Slogan FUD of his personal life which is Faith, Unity and Discipline collectively known as the 'motto'. It has a broader connotation but here it serves the purpose of a 'Guiding principle of Pakistan's nationhood' which is directly based on his personal life and a truthful message for the generations to come. During the partition time, was inscribed into the base of the state emblem, an object identifying the state and its provinces.
It was the recurrent motif of Quaid. A few months later the emergence of Pakistan in the world On December 28,1947 addressed the nation:
"We are going through the fire: the sunshine has yet to come. But I have no doubt that with Unity, Faith and Discipline we will compare with any nation of the world. We must sink individualism and decide to serve the people with honesty and faithfulness. We are passing through a period of fear, danger and menace. We must have faith, unity and discipline."
Initially, the newly created state had insufficient money to carry out its functions and lacked resources, infrastructure in offices and buildings and income but they were hopeful to get it to the right path through the power of the 'Unity' trust on 'Disciplined' over the dedication, integrity of the officials and workers for the successes of this nation. And the 'Faith' in Allah Almighty to bless this country.
Unity is the first and foremost slogan that reflects the harmony among the individuals of a particular society and group to achieve a common goal. This article aimed at analysing the National Security Policy Report 2022-26 demonstrates a change in policy in terms of 'National Cohesion' the main purpose is economic excellence through the betterment of the standards of human development and 'promoting the unity in diversity and Patriotism by cherishing our vital national security interests such as ethnic-religious, cultural and linguistic diversity. To deal with socio-economic inequalities that is to bring together the developed and underdeveloped nations. Fighting the menace of organized crime to ensure a safe environment for economic and intellectual activity. Strengthening the federal nature of Pakistan's structure by adhering to democratic principles and ensuring harmony among the federating units and territories.
The ideology of Pakistan is enshrined and has elastic potential in the Constitution to identify citizens of diverse cultures and provide them with a sense of unity. That is through the effective delivery of good governance.
Challenges
Social differences and divisive discourse are the concerns that incorporate the disruptive external support that has caused terrorism across the country a major threat to security. Aims to undermine national cohesion or incite disharmony on the issue of diversity. The policy suggests some points to cherish diversity through education and inclusive national discourse and inculcating tolerance as a major risk.
Economic disparity is another major threat on the way fostering national cohesion. For the previous two decades Pakistan has adopted measures to alleviate poverty ' Ehsaas langar khana', Benzeer Income Support Programme Sehat Sahulat Programme. This required further efforts to create employment opportunities and to raise social funding for the welfare of the public.
Solutions
Administrative reforms and federal-provincial inter-provincial coordination among institutions Council of Common Interests, National Finance Commission geared towards enhancing the public sector according to modern requirements. such as the citizen complaint portal and e-governance that required continuity.
To move with the world in the 21st century it is mandatory to innovate the standards of higher education and access to quality education by developing an environment of research that is laced with technological adoption that prepares them for the outside world. This involved a shift from the current textbook knowledge to a system of creative content.
To make the youth disciplined and skilled it is the need of the hour to connect universities and vocational institutions with employers and advanced skills training to meet the demands of the market and emerging technology. Like an initiative from the platform of the DigiSkills Training Programme a professional degree programme where youth learn a skill that matches their talent and can earn a handsome income from an online source, a window to the world.
Discipline is a major factor regulating the behaviour of an organization or society that paves the way for its success. Following the rule of law and a sense of responsibility when it comes to governing the body of people. The national security policy addresses the issue in a structured way under the titles of
Policy Formulation,
National security framework,
National Cohesion,
Securing Our Economic Future,
Defence and Territorial Integrity,
Internal and External Security,
Foreign Policy Challenges Human Security
This report analyzes inside and outside challenges to Pakistan. Inside addressing the issue of terrorism, ethnic and diverse cultures, governess problems and stability at the economic fronts to manage energy security, education and technology warfare, and Cyber security. To deal effectively with these challenges human development food security gender equality and awareness of population control are some suggestions.
Policy states that Pakistan faces significant challenges when it comes to foreign policy which is the Global realignment and Pakistan's present position is weak enough with its neighbours.
The world order has evolved into a constant change, and we need to focus our interests and need to enhance our engagements under new realities. It is required to build new economic partnerships to serve our interests. The significance of trade and economic connectivity has increased. So the focus shift should be on economics the 'human resource' that is skilled to attract the capital across the world.
Pakistan's strategic location has earned it a lot of risks that have evolved into external conflicts like the 'war on terror', that's why internal imbalances and lack of peace within its territories are impeding the development of its capital.
To process all this unity and strength of the democratic process and consistency of the policies are required to navigate the challenges. All the factors that can hinder the progress of a country.The principles and parameters of policy formation that are needed to create a positive relationship between the government and citizens and maintain a stable structure. The report also discusses how national power and manpower can be utilized efficiently to generate capital and empower government institutions, departments, and civil society to make government policies more responsive. It emphasizes the need for a proactive, updated system of civil society and a hierarchical governance structure to deliver public services effectively. Additionally, it stresses the importance of strategic thinking, prioritization, and planning to identify and mitigate security threats.
The goal is to maintain the public's trust in government policies by ensuring timely, effective, and equal delivery of public services. This can be achieved by promoting devolution down to the local level, increasing transparency, and strengthening the state-citizen contract. All rights guaranteed by the Constitution should be preserved.
The National Security Policy 2022-2026 aims to address the modern challenges faced by Pakistan both within its boundaries and in the outside world. One of the major threats is regional instability among the provinces, caused by poor governance and the absence of basic rights and equality. To ensure economic stability and uphold the rule of law, it is crucial to have a responsible, efficient, honest, and dedicated workforce to implement the policies, irrespective of differences in language, dialect, colour, or creed. With a strong state, Pakistan can tackle the challenges facing it from the outside.