National Security Policy: A New Slogan with An Old Ideology

Author: Wardah Irum – GB PMS
Outline

1. Introduction

2. Conceptualizing National Security

3. National security policy – a new slogan with a new ideology

a. For the first time national security policy has been created in collaboration with academia and civil society.
b. Economic security has occupied a central position which traditionally has not been the
part of national security policy.
c. National security policy also ensures internal security of Pakistan by eradicating social
evils.
d. Renewed attention is given to good governance so that the goals of national security are
materialized.
e. National Commission through the prism of ‘unity in diversity’ has been given due
recognition in national security policy.
f. National security policy aims to eradicate disparities between various regions of
Pakistan.
g. Human security has been become part of national security policy.
h. Gender security has found a place in national security policy in an unprecedented way.
i. National security policy has also prioritized educational progress and security.
j. Technology and innovation has been given to importance in the national security policy.
k. Environmental security has also acquired a primary position in national security policy.
l. National security policy proposes an integrated and diversified foreign policy based on geo- economics.
m. Pakistan’s role as a champion of global cause has also been reinforced by national
security policy.
n. National security policy has also renewed traditional security by aligning it with new
emerging threats of the 5th generation warfare.

4. Conclusion