Global Pakistan: Pakistan’s Role in the International System
- A sound economy is an important ingredient in developing soft power projection strategies
- Pakistan lacks policy initiatives and framework for a productive youth programme. Tapping the talent of the youth is an enduring challenge for the policymakers that needs dire attention, imaginative planning and skillful handling to prevent this pool of young men and women from becoming a serious liability for the dwindling national economy
- Pakistan has to demonstrate a delicate balance in its relationship with China
- and the US.
- Preferring geoeconomics over geopolitics is a much-anticipated policy change for Pakistan. The dependency on foreign loans and bailouts can be reduced by adopting export-oriented economic model successfully practiced by Vietnam and Bangladesh.
- Prudent fiscal handling can play a vital role in surmounting economic challenges.
- Two interlinked areas should be considered for setting up a national climate agenda, i.e., strengthening of climate research and initiation of dialogue among the stakeholders concerned for transformative local climate-smart solutions.
- Any country or location-specific adaptation agenda, such as introduction of new climate-resistant crop varieties, urban or rural infrastructure or technologies (such as early warning systems, digital agricultural advisories, e-markets for food supply chains, etc.,) should be supported to invest in national research and development.
- National adaptation plans should consider social, economic, and traditional indigenous knowledge for better community uptake.
- The Pakistani state and citizens both have important roles to play in nurturing the country’s unique identity and culture and protecting it from strong winds of change and possible destruction.
- It is important to develop pride in culture through a holistic and inclusive learning of Pakistan’s history. This requires teaching youth and the next generation all parts of the country’s history, accepting and celebrating it in order to be well-equipped to counter both the extremist elements within and outside.
