The National Security Policy of Pakistan Chapter: 3 THE NATIONAL SECURITY POLICY OF PAKISTAN ‘A country is as secure as its most vulnerable citizen. The safety, security, dignity, and prosperity of citizens will remain the ultimate purpose of Pakistan’s national security.’ 3.1 The Policy Statement* The National Security Policy(NSP) 2022-2026 is the first national security policy document of Pakistan. The NSP articulates a citizen-centric‘Comprehensive National Security’ framework. It recognizes that traditional and non-traditional threats and opportunities together impinge on overall national security. The Policy places economic security at the core of national security, emphasizing a geo-economic vision to supplement the focus on geo-strategy, and recognizes that sustainable and inclusive economic growth is needed to expand our national resource pie. Achieving this will allow greater availability of resources to bolster both traditional and human security as shown below. The foremost aim of our foreign policy and military capability will remain peace and stability in the region and beyond, based on mutual respect and sovereign equality. Symbiotic Relationship Between Traditional and Non-Traditional Security Greater Redistribution * The text here is a replication of the official statement by the Security Division, Government of Pakistan. 17