On January 31,2025, the National Institute of Public Administration, Lahore, hosted Lt. Gen. (R) Sadiq Ali and Mr. Shaukat Javed for a lecture on “National Security of Pakistan – Internal and External Dynamics.”

The panel discussion on national security highlighted Pakistan’s evolving security landscape, emphasizing geopolitical shifts, economic vulnerabilities, and internal security threats, Mr. Sadiq Ali discussed global power dynamics, Pakistan’s strategic significance, and the impact of external and internal challenges on national stability, stressing the need for balanced security policies. Mr. Shaukat Javed examined terrorism in Baluchistan and KPK, attributing it to historical policies and the international influences, and reviewed state responses like the National Action Plan and National Security Policy 2022-26. He emphasized the need for policy consistency, institutional strengthening, and socio-economic reforms.