Islamabad: Pakistan on Friday launched a comprehensive National Security Policy first to say it was centered on peace and regional economic connectivity, and emphasized that he wanted to improve relations with neighboring neighboring countries.
National security policy, seven years in manufacturing, is intended to act as a comprehensive framework of binding policies in various sectors.
Economic security is listed as a top priority.
“I am sure that the implementation of this effective policy will greatly contribute to the economic security of our country,” said Prime Minister Imran Khan, spoke at an event to launch the public version of the policy in Islamabad.
Officials said policy details were prepared by the department together towards civil and military leaders, would remain confidential.
The policy revolves around seeking peace with neighbors and exploring the opportunity to make Pakistan be the center of trade and investment.
“Pakistan is ready to take advantage of its very important location to operate as a production, trade and investment, and connectivity for our broader region to strengthen our economic security,” the policy document said.
It also looked for peace and better relationships with Indian rivals but warned that the policies chased by East neighbors could cause conflict.
“The political exploitation of the policy of Belligerence against Pakistan by Indian leadership has led to the threat of military adventures and non-contact warfare to ourselves directly,” he said.
Pakistan and India, both of which have nuclear weapons, have fought three wars since 1947 and have a number of military battles – recently limited involvement between their air forces in 2019.
Pakistan has long been considered by analysts as a security state, where.
Military policies always defeat other considerations.
Apart from the three wars with India, Pakistan has been entangled in two wars in neighboring Afghanistan, and also dealing with the movement of the militancy and hard Islamic separatists.
“It’s like summarizing a list of wishes for concerns and ambitions for Pakistan, but without referring to the scarcity of resources or how consensus will be developed,” Ayesha Siddiqa’s Ayesha defense and defense analyst told Reuters.
Pakistan’s new security policy looking for ‘peace with India’
