A Key Note Address on “Pakistan‒India Relations and The Two Nation Theory in Retrospect and Prospect” was conducted on Monday, 8^th September, 2025 at National Institute of Public Administration (NIPA), Lahore. Key note addresses are held for the participants of 44^th MCMC for motivating them and urging them to learn form the diverse experiences of former civil servants with brilliant careers and professional expertise.

The Key Note Address was delivered by Senator (R) Javed Jabbar. In his address, the Senator talked about the origins of two-nation theory and highlighted key historical milestones. The separation of Bangladesh in 1971 was discussed as a challenge yet also a continuity of the theory He elaborated the task of managing Pakistan‒India relations, the asymmetry in South Asia favoring India, Pakistan’s resolve and nuclear deterrence and internal asymmetries within Pakistan such as population pressures, governance gaps, and socio-economic disparities

The session concluded with reflections on building a new relationship with India based on Islamic principle of peaceful coexistence. The speaker emphasized on bilateral engagement, governance reforms, technology, and innovation as Pakistan’s key future priorities. The Q&A session covered a wide range of issues: U.S. responses versus Pakistan’s own achievements, Balochistan and Bangladesh in the Two Nation Theory context, China’s role and lessons, trade and identity concerns with India, the Radcliffe Award, and shifting focus from India towards domestic governance.