Beyond slogans

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Nadeem Hussain argues that Pakistan remains focused on symbolic nationalism such as flags, songs, and slogans while neglecting economic nation-building. Despite facing its 24th IMF programme, the country lacks a culture of scientific inquiry, innovation, and knowledge production for global competitiveness.

Pakistan’s talent pool and diaspora are underutilized, treated mainly as sources of remittances instead of partners in policy, innovation, and institution-building. Hussain calls for moving from political theatre to coherent economic governance, emphasizing investment in research, entrepreneurship, and youth innovation. True sovereignty lies in building a resilient, knowledge-driven economy capable of sustaining 240 million people.

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The News International

Publication Date

6-29-2025

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Non-resident Visiting Research Fellow

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