Name: Ahmad Zia

Father name: Zia ullah qureshi

Roll No: 183
Section: C
Department: IBMS(BBA HONS)
Submitted To: Mam Rubi lal
Assignment no;1
Pakistan studies
Futuristic Outlook of Pakistan
Introduction:
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

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
realize 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.

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.

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 most needs be supplied electricity, graded seeds,
fertilizers, 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 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 policy:

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 minimized. 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 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 immunized 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 marvelous 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.