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The Role of Military in Politics: Institutionalizing Civilian Control over Pakistans Military

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Muhammad Ali

Program

PhD

Institute

University of Karachi

City

Karachi

Province

Sindh

Country

Pakistan

Thesis Completing Year

2017

Thesis Completion Status

Completed

Subject

International Relations

Language

English

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http://prr.hec.gov.pk/jspui/bitstream/123456789/13197/1/Muhammad_Ali_IR_2017_UoK_18.03.2019.pdf

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2021-02-17 19:49:13

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2024-03-24 20:25:49

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1676725131036

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Unless we compare we cannot identify? So for all those who propagate the theme of ''leave the army alone'' or ''stop army bashing'' in the name of patriotism I can only say that this will do no good to an institution whose identity is undergoing a change and which needs to be debated. After all here was an army that not very long ago, created maintained and executed proxies to try and achieve its strategic ends. If it is now growing up to realize the fruitlessness of this failed strategy and the harm that it has brought to the country than is it not a sign of change? For the army and its senior military leadership it will be no mean task to break away from the ideological and strategic frontiers that has taken it decades to build, consolidate and reside within. Drawing comparison between the army of the past and today will only help army to build on its resolve and ability to bring about a change in its character and functions; from an army accused of periodical political interference''s and running the governments to the army now ready to cede to the civilian control. The question that I investigate is ‘Will military cede to civilian control?’ The army may have finally realized that subordinating itself to the civilian control is actually the best method to both win public approval as well as safeguard its institutional interests. Subordination to civilian authority will not be easy if the officer corps especially the senior military officers don''t accept that, ‘civilians too can make mistakes’. If our military has learnt from its history than today it definitely has an opportunity to build on the good work it has done so far on the matter of civilian and democratic rehabilitation by distancing itself from the politics. In fact an important benchmark on the change in the future behavior of the army would be the difficulty to distinguish on important policy matters, the views of the army from those of the civilian rulers. On termination of General Musharaf’s military rule two important measures were taken by the civilian government; it appointed a President that belonged and was leading a ruling party; the separation of the post of Prime Minister and the Defence Minister. The presidency which in the past was military compliant when worn as a crown by the leadership of the party became an important stabilizing factor to combat all crisis situations. The separation of the post of Defence Minister ensured bringing in an intermediary only through whom the army chief now reported to the Prime Minister, to whom he previously reported directly. These were institutionalized methods of control exercised by the government unlike some other dreadful efforts like bringing ISI under the ministry of interior and imposing the Kerry Lugar conditioned formalities on the army. These actions by the government amply demonstrate how well planned as well as poorly conducted methods employed to control the military by the civilian government could be. These had far reaching strategic and political consequences for the country in the past and if managed poorly they will continue to adversely affect the nature of civil-military relationship in future as well. Institutionalization of control that the civilians may exercise over the military in Pakistan will stretch over a long duration. Both civilians as well as military leaders will have to understand the benefits of this process. Democracy is still in a state of infancy in Pakistan but it is the only system of government that can help Pakistan to combat the many problems it faces today. For democracy to consolidate in Pakistan the military must subordinate to the civilian authority. The Dissertation suggests the ways and means to achieve it.
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90. Al-Balad/The City

90. Al-Balad/The City

I/We begin by the Blessed Name of Allah

The Immensely Merciful to all, The Infinitely Compassionate to everyone.

90:01
a. I swear by this City,

90:02
a. and you – O The Prophet - are a resident of this City,

90:03
a. as well as any parent and anyone born of him.

90:04
a. Indeed, WE created human being in stages of difficulty and hardship.

90:05
a. Now that he is in the midst of blessings,
b. does he think that no one will have power over him to hold him accountable?

90:06
a. For he boasts:
b. ‘I have squandered a great deal of wealth!’

90:07
a. Does he think that no one ever watches him with regard to what he has expended?
b. Indeed, Allah watches him all the time!

90:08
a. Have WE not given two eyes to him,
b. to see and recognize the truth?

90:09
a. And a tongue, and a pair of lips,
b. to speak and advocate the truth?

90:10
a. And have WE not showed him the two ways:
b. virtue and vice; good and evil?

Surah 90 * Al-Balad 737

90:11
a. Yet he makes no attempt to the steep/uphill way, i.e., good, virtue.

90:12
a. And what will enable you to comprehend the steep/uphill way?

90:13
a. The setting free of the neck from the burden of bondage or debt,

90:14
a. or, giving food at the time of one’s hunger/impoverishment,

90:15

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الإصلاح عملية تقتضي مقاربة شمولية من حيث مدلولها، يلتقي فيها الجانب النظري بالتطبيقي، مع وضوح في الرؤية والمنهج، ذلك أنه يأخذ بعين الإعتبار الوضع القائم والإنطلاق منه بتثيت الصالح فيه، وتقويم ما اندرس للإنتقال به إلى وضع جديد أفضل. ومن هنا تأتي هذه الورقة العلمية لتسليط الضوء على فكر وعطاء العلامة بديع الزمان النورسي، قصد الإلمام بحيثيات مشروعه الإصلاحي، ودراسة أثره الممتد إن على المستوى الفكري أو السياسي أو الحضاري، فقد عَبَرَ النورسي بأفكاره ومُعطياته حدود الزمان والمكان، وشكّل منعطفاً حضارياً هاماً في معالجاته الشمولية لمفاهيم هذا الدين العظيم، وفي تقديمه لمشاريع إصلاحية رائدة يحتاج إليها المصلحون، وعليه لا تزال الحاجة إلى دارسات معمقة ومتتابعة ومن جوانب متعددة، لمشروعه الإصلاحي ، للإرشاد في محاولة الرقي والإستئناف الحضاري. الكلمات المفتاحية: الإمام النورسي، التجديد، الإصلاح، المنهج الإصلاحي.

Harnessing Big Data for Official Statistics in Pakistan

Official Statistics is the main source to track economic, demographic and social conditions in any country/region. Reliable and timely statistics provide the basis for evidence-based planning and decision making, helps the governments to address the real needs of citizens. Due to rapid technological advancements, government organizations are moving towards digitalization instead of manual data recordings. Which is producing more and more digital data, required modern tools for data processing with statistical care. Administrative data’s importance for the production of official statistics is undeniable. If these sources fall under the definition of Big Data, it becomes a treasure trove for the National Statistical Organizations. Without having proper statistical and data processing human resource with advanced computational skills, it is awful to optimally utilize these sources. This research is designed to address the issues related to the use of Big Data source in production of official statistics, especially in case of Pakistan. The theoretical framework of this dissertation is divided into three parts (a) Review, (b) Assess and (c) Measure. Review part is based on the first two chapters. In Chapter 1, the core elements of the official statistics and Big Data are briefly explained. Its sources and administrative data’s importance in production of official statistics have been discussed. Furthermore, we have briefly discussed the Big Data sources, definitions, classifications and its importance for official statistics and the National Statistical System of Pakistan. At the end of this chapter, the research problem is defined and the research objectives and the theoretical framework of this dissertation is demonstrated. Chapter 2 is based on the review of current developments, tools and techniques in the field of Big Data for official statistics. Here, we have reviewed the current advancements in the use of administrative Big Data and non-administrative Big Data source in production of official statistics world widely as well as in the case of Pakistan. Assessment part of this research is covered in Chapter 3 and 4. In Chapter 3, several aspects of production of official statistics and Big Data use in production of official statistics in public-sector organizations have been covered. For sake of this a survey titled “Survey of Official Statistics Production (SOS-Pak)” has been conducted at national level. It was a censusbased survey conducted thorough post mail inquiry. 171 public sector organizations from Federal and Punjab government participated in this survey. Key descriptive statistics from the survey are discussed here in this chapter. In Chapter 4, a major contribution of the research is incorporated related to the x assessment of unreported Administrative and Big Data sources in public-sector organizations of Pakistan. It is hypothesized that a little portion of digital data sources produced under the departments are being reported and utilized in production of official statistics whereas most of these sources left unreported. We have tried to validate the statement and to uncover these sources to link/merge it with the existing data sources for production of official statistics with more accuracy, timeliness and relevancy. Measurement part of this thesis is based on further two chapters. In Chapter 5 we have made a second major contribution by the development of Official Statistics and Big Data processing capability indicators. These indicators can be used to explore and compare the available potential and weak sectors/organizations need consideration and capacity building with respect to their weak measures. Both, the Official Statistics and Big Data Processing capability indicators are the compound indicators based on various dimensions. While each dimension is based on further various measures related to official statistics production and Big Data processing of publicsector organization. In Chapter 6, the Statistical cadre and data processing human resource are rationalized with respect to both the Federal and Punjab government organizations. The job function/activities are analyzed with different angles. The conclusions are drawn and recommendations are given aside with at the end of each chapter instead of presenting it separately. In the last Chapter 7, some data merging techniques for the merging of multiple data sources are discussed as a future roadmap. As the quality and reliable official statistics can only be produced by merging the Administrative Big Data sources with the existing Official Statistics produced under the National Statistical Institutions.