On 4th August, Dr. Muhammad Jamil Afaqi, Dean PASC, spoke to the participating officers on the “History of Ideas”, examining the epistemological foundations of policy formulation. He discussed the differing approaches to causality adopted by Descartes, Newton, Hume, Kant, Bergson, and the later Wittgenstein, highlighting how each perspective shapes the way knowledge is produced. He stressed that recognising these underlying epistemological assumptions enables students of public policy to interpret policies more accurately and assess their effectiveness with greater insight.
A panel discussion on ‘Imperatives of National Security’
A panel discussion on ‘Imperatives of National Security’ was held on Thursday, 17th September, 2026 in NMC-125. The distinguished panelists were Mr. Tariq Khosa and Lt. Gen (R) Sadiq Ali. The speakers threw light on efforts made by the government and discussed how to develop a holistic paradigm to address national security concern. Internal and…











