In Pakistan’s case, this link between economic strength and national security is not theoretical. When economic data becomes the basis for investment decisions and strategic judgments, the absence of a strong domestic measurement tool becomes a strategic vulnerability. This is why the launch of the Index of Transparency and Accountability in Pakistan (iTAP) matters. By reflecting citizen experience through data, iTAP restores an element of balance. Economic stability, institutional trust, and national security all converge at this point.

Source: The Patriot February 03, 2026 23:36 UTC