ECONOMIC SECURITY IN PAKISTAN: INDICATORS, ISSUES, IMPACTS AND WAY FORWARD

Authors

  • Mahmood A. Sheikh Bahria University Law School, Islamabad Pakistan.
  • Syed Muhammad Bin Ahmed National University of Sciences & Technology Pakistan.
  • Afrasiab Ahmed Rana Bahria University Law School Pakistan.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.52567/pjsr.v4i1.1268

Abstract

Economic security is a critical component of a nation's overall well-being, encompassing various aspects such as sustainable growth, stable employment, and equitable wealth distribution. Pakistan, a developing country with a dynamic socio-economic landscape, faces multifaceted challenges in ensuring economic security for its populace. This article presents a comprehensive analysis of the indicators, issues, impacts, and potential pathways to enhance economic security in Pakistan and recommends certain key recommendations while comparing the economic conditions with other Asian economies. Comprising six sections, the research begins by elucidating the significance of economic security, followed by a detailed discussion on its primary indicators in the country. Subsequently, the study delves into the multifaceted issues and challenges that contribute to economic insecurity. In the fourth section, the article analyzes the wide-ranging impacts of these challenges. The fifth section offers a set of recommendations to address these issues, leading to the conclusion. Finally, the sixth section engages in a discussion of remedial actions to enhance economic security in Pakistan.

Keywords: Economic Security, Social Justice, Rule of Law, Taxation, Population Management. 

 

Author Biographies

  • Mahmood A. Sheikh, Bahria University Law School, Islamabad Pakistan.

    Senior Assistant Professor

     

  • Syed Muhammad Bin Ahmed, National University of Sciences & Technology Pakistan.

    PhD Scholar

  • Afrasiab Ahmed Rana, Bahria University Law School Pakistan.

    Lecturer

Additional Files

Published

2022-03-31

How to Cite

[1]
“ECONOMIC SECURITY IN PAKISTAN: INDICATORS, ISSUES, IMPACTS AND WAY FORWARD”, Pak. J, Soc. Sci., vol. 4, no. 1, pp. 990–999, Mar. 2022, doi: 10.52567/pjsr.v4i1.1268.