For decades, Pakistan’s resilience has been tested by war, terrorism, internal divisions, and the weight of regional rivalries. Yet what defines Pakistan today is not its fragility, but its reawakening as a hard state, a nation prepared to defend its sovereignty with clarity and consequence. It is a resolve grounded in the principle that sovereignty […]
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Pakistan Must Become a ‘Hard State,’ Says Defence Minister Khawaja Asif
ISLAMABAD – Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said on Friday that Pakistan must shed its image as a “soft state” and evolve into a strong, law-enforcing “hard state” governed by the Constitution and rule of law. He made the remarks after attending a high-level meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, which was also attended by […]
Pakistan’s path to a hard state: New committee formed for national reforms
An elite-level committee, comprising federal and provincial authorities, has been activated across Pakistan under the leadership of Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi. The committee’s responsibilities will include overseeing the return of Afghan nationals, preventing smuggling, eradicating encroachments, and addressing the issue of Pakistani beggars in Saudi Arabia. The 15-member committee will be led by Interior Minister […]