Pakistan Studies

1. Futuristic Outlook of Pakistan
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2. Futuristic Outlook of Pakistan
Pakistan is the 26th largest in the world in terms of purchasing power
parity and 41st largest in terms of nominal Gross Domestic Product.
As Pakistan has a population of over 186 million (the world's 6th-largest).
Pakistan is a developing country and is one of have a potential to become one of
the world's large economies in the 21st century.
The prospect of a change in the country mainly rests with its youth who
form 65% of its population. Some 40 years back one could witness a lot of
youthful energy and hope across all segments of the population. Pakistan is
stuck up in a quagmire. In today Pakistan, we are facing many problems. Like
energy problems, terrorism, Health Problems, Education etc.
Following are the measures to Solve these Problems:
 Honest and capable leadership
 Social justice
 Education
 Health care
 Economic growth
 Energy sector
 Terrorism
 Foreign affairs
 Austerity
 Police
1. Honest and capable leadership
It is rather sad but the fact remains that our present leadership has not
succeeded to create an atmosphere in which both institutions and the
individuals could best realise their potential. We have a vibrant and dynamic
society. However, to exploit this God-gifted advantage, we need an exemplary
governance system pioneered and executed by a set of God-fearing, talented,
self-sacrificing, and highly dedicated leaders assisted by an equally efficient
bureaucracy.

3. 2. Social justice
There should be an independent judiciary to dispense social and legal
justice so that people feel that their basic rights are safe and intact. They
should enjoy equal opportunities to work and build up their career. Their
fundamental rights of expression, movement and earning of respectable
livelihood should be preserved at all costs.
3. Education
There should be a unique system of education for all. Syllabi should be
devised in such a way that modern education in science and technology as also
in vocational subjects be imparted and the moral and ethical values of our
society be upheld. At least 5 per cent of GDP should be allocated to education
sector and education be made compulsory for all. Financial assistance be given
to the poor and incentives be introduced for the talented students. Government
should take steps to increase the literacy rate in the country and government
should provide facilities' in this regard. Government should also motivate the
private sector too.
4. Health care
We spend only 2.5 per cent of our GDP on health which is perhaps the
lowest in the world. Precisely, only five poverty stricken countries fall behind
us. Even India and Sri Lanka are ahead of us with 3.9 per cent and 3.4 per cent
respectively. It is also deplorable that our physicians’ density is 0.81 per 1,000
persons. According to the World Health Organization it should not be less than
2.3 per 1,000. Another amazing fact is that in our hospitals we have 1 bed for
1,667 persons while in Sri Lanka they have 1 bed for 323 persons. One can
imagine as to where do we stand in the domain of healthcare. The authorities
must rise to the occasion and give special attention to this prime sector.

4. 5. Economic growth
Problems of Pakistan have become more complex and formidable.
Lawlessness, and ethnic conflicts have risen even more. Economic situation
has further aggravated. Inflation, price-hike, lack of public amenities have
taken their toll on the masses. Our country is a mineral treasure of sorts and we
need to exploit this treasure to protect our economic interest, to reduce our
dependence on the debt and finally to stand on our own feet. Agriculture sector
has been awfully ignored. Land tillers in the rural areas must needs be supplied
electricity, graded seeds, fertilisers, insecticides and weed-killers, all at low
rates. Measures should also be taken to provide them transportation facilities
from field to market. Industry has had a great set back in the past. It needs
round the clock power supply to survive. Good incentives be given to new
investors. It will multiply domestic production and provide opportunities of
employment to the needy and jobless. Radical measures are required to be
taken to beef up the steel mills, railways and PIA.
6. Energy sector
Load shedding has been and is still a major threat to industry and business and
an appalling hardship for domestic consumers. Exploration of hide power and
coal is inevitable. Power generation is the need of the hour and must be given
priority to help solve the current energy crisis.
7. Terrorism
The country has been in the grip of terrorism for the last about three decades.
The extremists have no regard for the life and property of innocent people.
Bomb blasts, target killings and suicidal attacks have become a normal routine
and have created an atmosphere of horror and terror. The business community

5. is constrained to shift its enterprise to the neighbouring countries. In these
uncongenial circumstances we cannot expect foreign investment in Pakistan.
We have been front line partners of America in her war in Afghanistan having
suffered heavy losses of life and property. We have spent more than $85
billion to combat terrorism on our streets and alleys. Can’t we ask America to
compensate us by paying off our external debt or else we shall be compelled to
review our strategic policy?
8. Foreign affairs
Our foreign policy urgently needs restructuring. We should scrutinize the
balance sheet of gains and losses in the recent past. We are now in a better
position to choose our friends carefully. We have to strengthen our relations
with the neighbouring Muslim countries. Policy decisions have to be taken in
the best interest of our own country. Bilateral relations be developed with each
country on the principle of an equal independent status.
9. Austerity
Austerity should begin at the highest level and filter down to the common
people. We should observe it particularly with respect to the standard of our
food, habitation, transport and life style. At government level non-
development expenditure should be minimised. The cabinet needs to be
suitably downsized. There should be 15-20 ministers in the federal cabinet and
10-12 at provincial level. Extravagant protocol be withdrawn altogether.
10. Police
The primary duty of maintenance of law and order in the country rests with the
police force. It arrests the law breakers, registers cases against them, conducts
intensive investigations and presents them before the courts of law for punitive
action. Unfortunately, almost 50 per cent of the police force is deployed to
give protocol and provide security to the government dignitaries. Moreover the

6. police has outdated arms as also it lacks proper training to tackle the situation.
The rate of crime is on the increase which breeds anarchy. The volume of
cases of theft, dacoit, kidnapping, burglary, gang rape, robbery etc has shot up
enormously. Police should be immunised against political affiliation and made
to discharge its duties freely without any external pressure. The force must be
fully equipped with modern weaponry, latest operational devices and high
speed powerful transport. A purposeful implementation of the above measures
is sure to accelerate the process of rebuilding of Pakistan, our beloved home.
We are committed to rekindle the hope of abolishing poverty, unemployment,
insecurity, extremism and terrorism in our homeland, in a foreseeable future.
Conclusion:
Pakistan is one of the developing countries which are encircled with
massive problems. Though persistently Pakistan is facing problems but
currently load shedding, terrorism and inflation are the key factors which are
crippling the country. Unless the people of Pakistan and the government work
together on these problems, Pakistan cannot become a developed country. To
conclude, the youth of today can do a marvellous job for the nation. With all
the modern means of this computer age, where everything seems to be
possible. We always consider the heroes of the past to be the evergreen
characters. But today the youth with the proper use of the modern facilities
should be evergreen characters for the times to come.

7. Reference:
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